Production Linux DevOps Engineer (Contract)

GCS Recruitment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Denver, CO for a 12+ month contract. The role focuses on Linux server patching, cybersecurity remediation, system maintenance, and operational support within a complex, high-availability production environment.

This hands-on infrastructure position requires troubleshooting production systems, remediation activities, and ensuring the stability and security of critical services. Excellent collaboration with engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Linux Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, DevOps, or Production Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux server patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Review and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities across production systems.
• Conduct controlled server reboots and post-maintenance validation testing.
• Troubleshoot Linux operating systems, applications, and network connectivity issues.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and system recovery procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of remediation efforts and operational changes.
• Support occasional Windows server patching and vendor software updates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce vulnerability backlogs and improve system security.

Skills

Linux administration

Vulnerability remediation

Troubleshooting

Change management

Documentation

Networking

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Tools

Grafana

Splunk

Dynatrace

AWS EC2

Job description

GCS Recruitment is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Denver, CO for a 12+ month contract. The role focuses on Linux server patching, cybersecurity remediation, system maintenance, and operational support within a complex, high-availability production environment.

This hands-on infrastructure position requires troubleshooting production systems, remediation activities, and ensuring the stability and security of critical services. Excellent collaboration with engineering teams is essential.