Temporary DevOps/System Engineer (3 months Contract)

Cinter Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

No Insurance

Job summary

Cinter Technology in San Jose, CA is seeking a Temporary DevOps/System Engineer to support Linux/Windows servers, VMware, storage, and automation. The role is onsite with typical hours of 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and a 3-month contract on W2.

DOE salary offered up to $46/hr with 401(k) match and no insurance. The candidate will work across infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and automation, contributing to security, patching, backups, and incident resolution while coordinating with vendors and

Qualifications

• Advanced Linux system administration skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in enterprise and data center environments

Responsibilities

• Engineer and support system administration solutions for project and operational needs
• Install, configure, rebuild, and maintain Linux and Windows servers
• Manage virtualization platforms including VMware, KVM, and related technologies
• Configure and maintain enterprise storage environments such as NetApp, Dell/EMC, and Pure Storage
• Support infrastructure automation tools including Ansible
• Manage Foreman deployment systems and GLPI inventory platforms
• Administer network equipment including Cisco, Mellanox, and other infrastructure devices
• Install and configure systems supporting infrastructure and R&D activities
• Develop and maintain installation, configuration, and operational procedures
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot storage systems while coordinating with vendors
• Install and support EDA tools and FlexLM license environments
• Contribute to system standards and security best practices
• Research and implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Apply security patches and upgrades across Linux, Windows, VMware, and web service environments
• Monitor system health, logs, backups, and security compliance
• Perform backup, recovery, file archival, and storage management activities
• Create and manage user accounts and access controls
• Provide Tier III support and troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues
• Manage Jira, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, and VMware environments
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization
• Rack, stack, install, and migrate server hardware in data centers and labs
• Participate in after-hours and weekend support as required

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Temporary DevOps/System Engineer


• Client: Korean IT Consulting Company


• Working Location: San Jose, CA


• Working Style: Onsite


• Employment Type: 3 months Contract / W2


• Salary: upto $46/hr (DOE)


• Benefit: 401(k) Match and no Insurance


• Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available


• Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM


• Language: English Fluent

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and support system administration solutions for project and operational needs


• Install, configure, rebuild, and maintain Linux and Windows servers


• Manage virtualization platforms including VMware, KVM, and related technologies


• Configure and maintain enterprise storage environments such as NetApp, Dell/EMC, and Pure Storage


• Support infrastructure automation tools including Ansible


• Manage Foreman deployment systems and GLPI inventory platforms


• Administer network equipment including Cisco, Mellanox, and other infrastructure devices


• Install and configure systems supporting infrastructure and R&D activities


• Develop and maintain installation, configuration, and operational procedures


• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot storage systems while coordinating with vendors


• Install and support EDA tools and FlexLM license environments


• Contribute to system standards and security best practices


• Research and implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency


• Apply security patches and upgrades across Linux, Windows, VMware, and web service environments


• Monitor system health, logs, backups, and security compliance


• Perform backup, recovery, file archival, and storage management activities


• Create and manage user accounts and access controls


• Provide Tier III support and troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues


• Manage Jira, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, and VMware environments


• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization


• Rack, stack, install, and migrate server hardware in data centers and labs


• Participate in after-hours and weekend support as required

Right Candidate Will Possess

• Strong hands-on VMware administration and infrastructure management experience


• Advanced Linux system administration skills


• Experience supporting DevOps tools and automation platforms


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities


• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Experience working in enterprise and data center environments

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of Linux System Administration/System Engineering experience


• Strong VMware administration and management expertise


• Experience administering Jenkins, Git, and DevOps tool environments


• Strong Linux skills including shell scripting, cron jobs, log analysis, user/group administration, iptables configuration, and mail services


• Experience with Ansible and infrastructure automation


• Experience with Cisco network equipment preferred


• Familiarity with reverse proxies, SSL certificates, HTTP, SOA, ESB, and three-tier architecture


• CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, or similar certifications preferred


• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certification preferred


• Proven ability to multitask and work independently


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Ability to move, install, and rack/stack servers in data center environments