We are looking for Senior DevOps Engineer for our client in Santa Clara, CA
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Job Location: Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $59.00hr - $64.00hr
Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in both software automation and hardware infrastructure management. The candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, automating, and supporting Linux-based physical and virtual environments, CI/CD pipelines, storage systems, networking, and server hardware platforms, including GPU-enabled systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or similar tools.
- Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) best practices.
- Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Monitor system performance and availability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar tools.
- Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.
- Deploy, configure, and maintain physical servers including Dell, HPE, Supermicro, or Lenovo platforms.
- Install and troubleshoot Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Configure RAID, LVM, NVMe storage, NFS, and SAN/NAS environments.
- Support GPU servers and accelerator hardware (NVIDIA Tesla, A100, H100, RTX series).
- Perform hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, BIOS configuration, and server lifecycle management.
- Work with network teams to configure switches, VLANs, firewalls, and server connectivity.
- Support disaster recovery, backup, and recovery processes using tools such as ReaR, Clonezilla, or enterprise backup solutions.
- Manage rack-and-stack activities in data center and lab environments.
Technical Skills Required:
- Linux Administration (5+ years).
- DevOps tools: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps.
- Configuration Management: Ansible, Terraform.
- Scripting: Bash, Python.
- Containers: Docker, Kubernetes.
- Version Control: Git.
- Storage Technologies: RAID, LVM, NFS.
- Server Hardware Troubleshooting.
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, Firewalls).
Technical Skills Preferred:
- GPU cluster deployment and management.
- VMware vSphere / ESXi.
- Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
- Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
- Experience supporting AI/ML infrastructure.
- Enterprise storage platforms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of Linux System Administration experience.
- 3+ years of DevOps and automation experience.
- Experience working in data center, lab, or enterprise infrastructure environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
====
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
