Linux DevOps Engineer

Role : Linux DevOps Engineer

Duration : 3 mon CTH with fully onsite for 90 days and 2 days remote per week after 90 days

Location : Tampa, Florida - 33619

• Free benefits, free retirement / pension, 30+ days off per year.

Need to have heavy Linux and DevOps . Although if it's a very strong Linux Systems Engineer they'll look at that too so long as they have good Storage Administration (SAN) skills.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Linux DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage our Linux-based infrastructure and CI / CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux systems, automation, and cloud technologies, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of our environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage Linux-based infrastructure (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) for on-premises and cloud environments.

Build and maintain CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

Manage containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.

Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and performance.

Ensure security best practices, including vulnerability management, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.

Optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for cost, scalability, and performance.

Document processes, configurations, and incident responses for operational transparency.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience in Linux system administration and DevOps practices.

Proficiency in Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

Strong experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

Expertise in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their core services.

Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP / IP, DNS, HTTP) and security practices.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).

Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, RHCE, or Kubernetes (CKA / CKAD).

Knowledge of database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

Experience with microservices architectures and serverless computing.

Understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies.