Systems Engineer (Denver, CO)

Cedent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A technology services provider in Denver is seeking a skilled engineer to support and optimize critical applications in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities include managing Linux servers, deploying containerized applications via Kubernetes, and resolving Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets. Ideal candidates will bring 5-7 years of experience with Linux support, strong scripting skills, and a focus on mentorship. Compensation ranges from $40 to $60 per hour with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in high-volume ticket resolution.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of automated deployment processes and IaC.

Responsibilities

• Support critical applications and resolve incidents.
• Monitor and optimize Linux servers for performance.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Linux platform support

JIRA tracking

Scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell)

Kubernetes

Mentorship and training

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Must Have Skills

• 5-7 years of professional experience, ideally in an enterprise environment handling high-volume tickets and incidents
• Experience as an engineer resolving Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 tickets
• Strong platform support experience, specifically within Linux
• Scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, or PowerShell)
• Experience tracking tickets in JIRA and maintaining proper documentation
• Mentorship and training experience
• Kubernetes OR strong automation experience (Python, Ansible)

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience working in Cloud Native environments
• Telecom industry experience

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support critical applications, responding to incidents and resolving Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets
• Manage, monitor, and optimize Linux servers for high performance and reliability
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes
• Automate processes using scripting languages (Shell, Python, PowerShell)
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Maintain system monitoring solutions and analyze logs for performance tuning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless deployment and operations
• Provide mentorship and training to team members on DevOps best practices

Compensation

Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr

Benefits for this role include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays)
• Paid Sick Leave (HFWA-Compliant) – available to all employees, including part-time and temporary staff, for health and safety needs

(Cedent provides all legally required benefits under Colorado law, including HFWA‑compliant sick leave.)

We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.

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This is a contract position