DevOps Engineer (2 positions available)6 months contract opportunity5 to 7 years of related experience as a DevOps or systems administrator/engineer in 24X7 uptime environment. Expert knowledge of system administration and security protocols for client/server environment deployed using Cloud based IaaS and PaaS solutions in Azure platformsSolid understanding of software development life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration and continuous deliverySolid understanding and experience working with high availability, high performance, multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environmentsStrong ability to troubleshoot complex issues ranging from system resources to application stack tracesExperience with containerization and orchestration of web services.Experience with version control systemsExperience in development with scripting languagesPreferred experience supporting the following Datastores/Databases: MS-SQL server, MySQL, MongoDB, Azure SQLWorking knowledge of related technologies including encryption, IPsec, VLANs, VPNs, routing, firewalls, proxy services, LAN/WAN connectivityExperience with Azure cloud IaaS and PaaS solutionsKnowledge and experience with Azure Kubernetes is recommended / preferredStrong hardware and software diagnostic skillsProject and system planning experience is essentialAbility to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid technology changes and complex customer requirements.Experience working in an agile development team which requires the database design and architecture to adapt to changing business needs.Strong analytical and problem solving skills, comfortable in a transactional high-volume, high availability production environment.Ability to build solid relationships with team members and co-workers, possessing the desire to work in a team environment and provide benefit to the team as a wholePossess strong communication and presentation skills, including both written and verbal.Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent customer requests.Self-reliant, self-motivated with a "can do" attitude.Commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided.Ability to produce and maintain accurate documentation and operational reports.Desire to grow and develop new skillsets, becoming involved with new technologiesExperience with MS-Office products to build presentations using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.