Senior DevOps Engineer / Architect

HonorVet Technologies; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer / Architect to lead cloud infrastructure work on Azure and AWS, designing, provisioning, and operating reliable environments. You will implement IaC, automation, and multi-AZ architectures while mentoring peers in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years IT experience, 5+ years AWS/Azure, and strong scripting with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub Actions, plus a security-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience with cloud and on-prem environments.
• 5+ years Azure/AWS cloud management and certification preferred.
• Strong Linux/Windows system administration and scripting skills.
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of IaC, cloud automation, HA/DR, and security basics.

Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and maintain Azure/AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Lead DevOps practices, automation, and deployment pipelines.
• Mentor teammates and collaborate with developers on ops requirements.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Cloud Architecture

DevOps

Automation

Scripting

Networking

Linux admin

Windows admin

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub Actions

Python

PowerShell

JSON/YAML

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub Actions

Ansible

AWS CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

Powershell

Linux shells

Python

Job description

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you are headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Project Duration: 12 Months

Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588

W2 Only

Must be local to Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

The Senior DevOps Engineer / Architect will act as a primary technical principal resource for Azure / AWS Cloud System Administration work in the DevOps team and is responsible for designing, provisioning, installation, configuration, maintenance, operations, and architecture of Azure / AWS cloud environments. The candidate will work within a team in implementing and maintaining Azure / AWS cloud infrastructure. Looking for a candidate with exceptional Azure / AWS Cloud and DevOps skills and should have extensive knowledge and experience in architecting, implementing, and using Azure / AWS suite of services and Marketplace tools. Most importantly, the right individual will possess a positive, “can-do” attitude and a passion for delivering technical solutions in a fast-paced environment, supporting the long-term IT strategy.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• 10+ years of overall IT experience
• 5+ years of Azure / AWS Cloud management experience with below skill set
• Azure / AWS Certified DevOps and / or Solution Architect certification
• Excellent knowledge of Linux systems, and Windows systems
• Extensive experience in Azure / AWS provisioning, operations, and management of cloud environments
• Extensive experience with Azure / AWS solutions using cloud native services
• Extensive knowledge of IaC (Infrastructure as code)
• Extensive experience in cloud automation (i.e IaC)
• Experience setting up alerts / alarms / notifications in cloud
• Experience setting up / maintaining multi-AZ infrastructure including HA and DR.
• Experience in supporting a Hybrid cloud environment
• Experience with JSON and Yaml scripting
• Experience with code repositories and deployment tools (i.e. GitHub and GitHub Action)
• Experience with Terraform
• Experience with Powershell Scripting
• Experience with Linux Shells
• Experience with Python scripting
• Strong grasp on configuration management
• High-level understanding of networking standard protocols and components such as: HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, ICMP, the OSI Model, Subnetting and Load Balancing
• Experience with Application Security Testing tools a plus
• Strong scripting skills in wsadmin, Jacl, Jython, Shell, PowerShell, and VB Script
• Understanding of basic SQL, PL/SQL, and T-SQL commands
• Experience with Kafka, Docker, and Container Orchestration Engine such as Kubernetes is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and analysis skills
• Willing and capable of mentoring others and leading by example.
• Thorough knowledge of managing Windows Operating Systems in virtualized environment
• Thorough understanding of and experience with managing web applications in a highly available environment
• Strong background in networking, load balancing, and firewalls
• Experience in Software development is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of Windows / Linux system administration experience with Windows Server and deep knowledge of OS Upgrade and migration
• Familiarity with deploying and configuring Java and .Net applications.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as AWS and Azure

Preferred Skills

• Passion for cloud architecture, provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance management
• Passion for improving software development processes and desires to automate any repetitive work you ever do. Familiarity with configuration management
• Enthusiasm for working closely with developers to understand ops requirements
• Experience with large project rollouts at an enterprise level
• Detailed knowledge of Windows operating systems and tools
• Good knowledge of SCM (software configuration management)
• Working knowledge of web services, web application development, Oracle database Server, multi-tier application systems
• Good knowledge of software configuration, source control, and build engineering, scripting and system administration is required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including application and network-level troubleshooting ability
• Knowledge/experience with troubleshooting installing and configuring SSL certificates
• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, IP ROUTING, SSH/SFTP/SCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP

Professional Skills

• Ability to think and operate as a team player
• Proven track record of project delivery results
• Extremely strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to assess and clearly communicate technical and project risk
• Ability to act as a consultant and provide recommendations to the IT / Design Team
• Ability to operate as independently or as part of collaborative effort
• Demonstrate strong project leadership and ability to develop strong working relationships with Client
• The candidate must be able to learn quickly, work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and have the ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical personnel
• Willing to work after hours and weekends (as needed) in order to deploy product releases in predefined, maintenance windows
• Must be able to multi-task, manage details and keep sight of overall objectives

Qualifications and Certifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Must haves

• Exceptional experience / skillset in Azure Cloud and Architecture
• Exceptional experience / skillset in Azure Cloud automation / deployment
• Exceptional experience / skillset in managing Azure cloud infrastructure (i.e. maintenance, support, compliance, security, data protection, DR, high availability, backup, monitoring, patching, cloud governance, etc.)
• Strong technical / people skills working with cross-functional teams