DevOps EngineerLocation: Plano, TXDuration: ContractRate: DOEExperience:Four or more years in cloud architecture, engineering, support or related fieldExperience with multiple programming/scripting languages, Windows and Linux Operating systems, networking, systems and data design and agile methodologiesCloud Architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Java, JavaScript)Configuration Management software experience (Chef, Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack)Infrastructure-as-Code expertise (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)Familiarity with running and scaling distributed software systems (load balancing, high availability, systems monitoring, etc.)Familiarity with structured text (JSON, YAML, XML)Proven application production support experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsPassion for automating routine tasksSolid understanding of networking and network-related structuresWillingness to be a part of a culture of continuous improvementExperience with Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems internals and administrationAbility to multitask and adapt to quickly changing prioritiesAbility and willingness to work off-hours on occasionResponsibilities:Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to all aspects of the Cloud platform implementationEnsures that Cloud environments remain in compliance with the current standards and workswith consuming teams to update when requiredDevelops automation for the standardization of the Cloud environments and architectural design patterns for consumption by project teamsCreates and maintains runbooks/playbooks for operational support of the Cloud environmentsParticipates in troubleshooting sessions including working with business teams, analyzing logs and data, opening service requests with CSPs, working with Vendors, Partners, and CSP Support, and driving problem resolutionReviews architectural designs for applications to ensure reliable and performant design patterns are implementedAssesses the Production readiness of new Cloud-native services and define operational characteristics and maintainability in respect to the current standards and industry/CSP best practicesDefines and tracks operational metrics for Production performance, reliability, scalability and availability dimensionsContributes to the team's continuous improvement through research, creation of knowledge articles, and participating in discussion groupsContinuously works to improve the quality and cost optimize of Client's Cloud environmentsContinuously learning and sharing knowledge with team members and project teamsPerforms other duties as requiredEducation & Certification:Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science, Information Systems or related fieldCertification - AWS