DevOps Engineer
Cloud DevOps Engineer ON-SITE TORRANCE, CA - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASEThis is a 6+ month W2 (ONLY) contract - no C2C, 1099, 3rd Party, or Sponsorship100% onsite in Torrance.Rate range is 75-88/hr (but please let me know what you typically seek if this is below your range)5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering roleAWS: Strong hands-on experience with core services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)Azure: Working knowledge (AKS, Azure DevOps, VNets, Azure AD, etc.)Kubernetes,CI/CD, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, networking, containerizaitonProficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or GoSeeking an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure primarily in AWS, with additional support for workloads in Azure. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipeline design, GitHub Enterprise, and Terraform, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where automation and reliability are top priorities.You'll work closely with software engineering, security, and platform teams to streamline deployments, improve system observability, and drive infrastructure-as-code best practices across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesAWS: Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, EKS, etc.), with secondary support for Azure servicesKubernetes: Build, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters (EKS and/or AKS) for containerized workloads, including scaling, networking, and security configurationsCI/CD: Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environmentsGitHub Enterprise: Manage source control workflows, branch policies, and repository administrationTerraform: Write, maintain, and review Terraform modules to provision and manage infrastructure as code across cloud providersImplement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and rapid incident response (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment velocity, reduce lead time, and support GitOps practicesEnforce and improve cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, secrets management, and compliance standardsTroubleshoot production issues across cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelinesParticipate in on-call rotation and incident response as neededDocument infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and operational proceduresContinuously evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve system reliability and developer experienceRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering roleAWS: Strong hands-on experience with core services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)Azure: Working knowledge (AKS, Azure DevOps, VNets, Azure AD, etc.)Kubernetes: Solid experience administering and troubleshooting clusters in production environmentsCI/CD: Proven experience building and maintaining pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)GitHub Enterprise: Hands-on experience including repository management, branch protection, and access controlsTerraform: Strong proficiency for infrastructure-as-code, including module design and state managementProficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or GoSolid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, VPNs, firewalls)Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and container registriesFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar)Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments (IAM, secrets management, least privilege access)Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsRelevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer Expert)Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)Familiarity with policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel)Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)Background in software development or systems engineeringThe estimated pay range for this position is USD $75.00/hr - USD $88.00/hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.