DevOps/Cloud Engineer (Virtualization) - Remote

Kforce Inc; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a DevOps/Cloud Engineer specializing in secure system design and virtualization. The role involves developing containerized environments for smart contract validation and ensuring system security within regulated sectors. Ideal candidates boast extensive experience with virtualization tools and a solid understanding of security best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) and life, disability & ADD insurance for eligible employees

Paid time off for salaried personnel

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in virtualization, containerization, and secure OS-level sandboxing.
• Hands-on experience in Linux runtime sandboxes and security protocols.
• Deep understanding of OS internals and kernel security mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Implement containerized execution environments for off-chain smart contract validation.
• Design and maintain isolation diagrams and runtime sandbox configurations.
• Deploy and manage container orchestration platforms with secure policies.

Skills

Secure system design

Virtualization

Container orchestration

Threat modeling

Zero-trust principles

Tools

KVM

Docker

Kubernetes

gVisor

QEMU

Firecracker

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Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Responsibilities

A client with Kforce is seeking a DevOps/Cloud Engineer (Virtualization Engineer) with deep expertise in secure system design, virtualization, and container orchestration. The ideal candidate will build containerized execution environments for off-chain validation of smart contract logic, employing advanced isolation techniques and runtime sandboxing configurations. This role focuses on enforcing secure boundaries, ensuring system containment, and managing high-assurance distributed systems within cloud-native and air-gapped environments. Key Responsibilities:

• Implement containerized execution environments for off-chain smart contract validation with secure runtime enforcement
• Design and maintain isolation diagrams and runtime sandbox configurations (seccomp, AppArmor, SELinux)
• Build and manage secure virtualized infrastructures leveraging KVM, QEMU, Docker, Firecracker, and gVisor
• Deploy and manage container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes with hardened security policies
• Conduct threat modeling and implement isolation strategies aligned with zero-trust and air-gapped architectures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in regulated industries (defense, finance, healthcare) to ensure compliance with security standards
• Optimize system security and performance through deep knowledge of OS internals, kernel features, and hypervisor technologies
  
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in virtualization, containerization, and secure OS-level sandboxing
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing runtime sandboxes in Linux environments (seccomp, AppArmor, SELinux)
• Proficiency with virtualization and container tools: KVM, QEMU, Docker, Firecracker, gVisor
• Strong understanding of secure system design, threat modeling, and zero-trust principles
• Experience in high-security or regulated sectors such as defense, finance, or healthcare
• Expertise in container orchestration platforms, especially Kubernetes, with a focus on secure deployment
• Deep understanding of OS internals, kernel security, and hypervisor mechanisms
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment, E-Learning Providers, and Professional Training and Coaching

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