Sr DevOps Engineer (Compute Platforms)
Sr DevOps Engineer (Compute Platforms)Our client, a large professional services firm located in San Ramon, CA, is looking to hire a deeply technical Sr. DevOps Engineer (Compute Platforms) for a 3-month contract-to-hire role. The consultant will focus on the deployment, automation, support, and continuous improvement of large-scale compute environments spanning bare metal, virtualization, private cloud, and Kubernetes. This operational role requires expert-level knowledge of hardware management, OpenStack, hypervisors, and Linux using IaC and GitOps practices to support mission-critical ResponsibilitiesDeploy, patch, and maintain bare metal infrastructure (Ubuntu), KVM, OpenStack, and Harvester HCI environments.Implement PXE-based provisioning leveraging Redfish APIs; develop IaC workflows using Ansible, Terraform, Helm, and Git.Build CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure patching, testing, and rollbacks; manage firmware updates and hardware health performance, troubleshoot complex cross-stack issues (hardware to Kubernetes), and participate in on-call escalation and maintain technical runbooks, operational procedures, and community wikis.Required Skills6+ years as a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Operations Engineer with a heavy focus on enterprise compute and production Kubernetes.Hands-on experience with bare metal at scale, PXE boot, server imaging, and BMaaS via Redfish APIs.Deep Linux admin skills (Ubuntu) and expertise with enterprise hardware (Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, Supermicro, HPE).Operational experience with KVM on Ubuntu, OpenStack troubleshooting, and Harvester HCI.Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Python/Bash scripting.Desired SkillsAdvanced experience with Kubernetes on bare metal.Understanding of CIS/NIST security frameworks and ITIL methodology.Certifications: CKA, CKS, Ubuntu Certifications, or OpenStack/KVM credentials.ClearBridge Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages. The expected hourly rate range for this role is: $80-$100 per hour The posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.