CI/CD Automation and Linux Engineering | Vy Systems | Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)

Vy Systems; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Vy Systems is seeking an experienced CI/CD Automation and Linux Engineer for a full-time contract in Alpharetta, GA. You will architect, build, and optimize automated deployment pipelines, manage Linux servers, and drive infrastructure automation to ensure rapid releases and reliability.

Responsibilities span CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions, IaC with Ansible/Terraform, and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/SE or related discipline.
• 5+ years in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and Linux system administration.
• Hands-on enterprise Linux administration and hardening (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Proficient in CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD.
• IaC and configuration management: Ansible, Terraform.
• Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes; Bash/Python scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills in English.
• Eligible to work in the US (C2C) and reside locally in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines and automated release workflows.
• Administer Linux OS (RHEL/Ubuntu) across environments.
• Write and maintain Ansible playbooks and scripts.
• Manage Docker/Kubernetes containerized apps and clusters.
• Troubleshoot build failures and deployment bottlenecks promptly.
• Collaborate with software, QA, and cloud teams in Agile sprints.
• Perform backups, patching, security remediation, and health checks.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, inventories, and runbooks.

Skills

DevOps engineering

CI/CD

Linux administration

Bash

Python

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Eng or related

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

Vy Systems is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical CI/CD Automation and Linux Engineer with a strong professional background in enterprise Linux administration, continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, and infrastructure automation to join our client project on a full-time contract basis (C2C, hybrid, local candidates only) in Alpharetta, Georgia. In this critical DevOps and systems engineering role, you will be responsible for architecting, building, optimizing, and maintaining automated deployment pipelines, release workflows, and Linux server environments. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in enterprise Linux systems, CI/CD automation tools, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code to deliver uncompromised system reliability, rapid release cycles, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT staffing and digital consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a CI/CD Automation and Linux Engineer supporting Vy Systems in Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid, local C2C only), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of release engineering, continuous integration pipelines, Linux operating system administration, and infrastructure automation across enterprise environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining robust CI/CD deployment pipelines utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, administering, configuring, hardening, and troubleshooting enterprise Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across physical and virtualized server instances, authoring automated scripts and configuration management playbooks using Python, Bash, and Ansible, managing containerized applications and orchestration workflows utilizing Docker and Kubernetes, collaborating closely with software development squads, QA teams, and cloud architects in Agile sprint cycles, conducting rigorous performance tuning, log analysis, and security vulnerability remediation across deployment environments, maintaining comprehensive technical documentation of build pipelines, infrastructure topologies, and operational runbooks. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex build and deployment anomalies under strict project delivery timelines. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements ensuring strict compliance with the local C2C contract model and Alpharetta hybrid presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, and maintain robust CI/CD deployment pipelines and automated release workflows.
• Administer, configure, harden, and monitor enterprise Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu) across environments.
• Author, test, and maintain infrastructure automation playbooks and configuration management scripts using Ansible.
• Manage containerized applications, container images, and cluster orchestration workflows utilizing Docker and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot complex build failures, deployment bottlenecks, and Linux system performance anomalies promptly.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional software development, QA, and cloud engineering squads in Agile sprints.
• Execute routine system backups, patch management, security vulnerability remediation, and health checks.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive technical documentation of CI/CD pipelines, server inventories, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in DevOps engineering, CI/CD pipeline automation, and Linux system administration.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on professional expertise in enterprise Linux operating system (RHEL, Ubuntu) administration and hardening.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in CI/CD pipeline tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD).
• Deep practical experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) tooling and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform).
• Solid practical experience in containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and shell scripting (Bash, Python).
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong stakeholder coordination and collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility (C2C) and physical residency as a local candidate for hybrid operations in Alpharetta, GA.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or AWS/Azure DevOps Engineer.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier financial institutions, software product companies, or enterprise IT consulting firms.
• Hands-on familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native monitoring suites (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• Experience utilizing enterprise artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory) and source control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Exposure to security scanning tools (SonarQube, Trivy) integrated within CI/CD pipelines.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise C2H/C2C Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Alpharetta Local C2C DevOps Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate / Available to Start ASAP
• Contract Duration: Contract Engagement (C2C / Local Only)