Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Establish Priorities, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Government, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Server, Operational Support, Performance Management, Professional Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Windows PowerShell
Seeking a Senior Windows Server Cloud DevOps Engineer to join a mission-critical technology team supporting a highly secure enterprise environment in the Washington, DC area.
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (DC/Maryland/Virginia)
Work Schedule: Onsite 5 Days per Week
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Conversion Opportunity After 90 Days)
Client Details
The employer is a well-established professional services provider known for delivering comprehensive technology solutions. As a medium-sized organization, they prioritize innovation and efficiency in meeting client needs.
Description
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (DC/Maryland/Virginia)
Work Schedule: Onsite 5 Days per Week
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Conversion Opportunity After 90 Days)
- Serve as the senior technical owner for Windows Server environments and production operations.
- Administer, troubleshoot, patch, harden, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure.
- Support and manage cloud-hosted environments, including AWS-based solutions.
- Operate and troubleshoot Kubernetes (EKS) clusters and containerized workloads.
- Lead production incident response and perform root cause analysis for critical issues.
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation.
- Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance management solutions.
- Create technical documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across infrastructure and DevOps initiatives
Profile
Preferred Qualifications
- PowerShell scripting and Windows automation expertise.
- Terraform and Ansible experience.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or other relevant cloud certifications.
- Experience with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP compliance frameworks.
- Experience with service mesh technologies, API gateways, and Kubernetes security.
- Scripting experience with Python or Bash.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are specifically seeking candidates who possess:
- Deep Windows Server expertise as their primary technical strength.
- Strong Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps experience.
- Hands-on engineering and operational support experience rather than purely development-focused backgrounds.
- Experience working in secure government or regulated environments.
- The ability to hit the ground running and operate as a senior contributor from day one.
Job Offer
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $65 to $80 USD.
- Opportunity to work in a respected professional services organization.
- Temporary position ideal for expanding your experience and expertise.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
If you're ready to make an impact as a Senior Windows Server Cloud DevOps Engineer, we encourage you to apply today!
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