Sr. DevOps Engineer

Sr. DevOps Engineer Opening in Portland, ME!Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to make it the 2nd largest IT staffing agency in the country. Apex has an opportunity for a Sr. DevOps Engineer in the Portland area. This is a 6+ month contract position and the pay rate is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details: For applicants who are interested in this Sr. DevOps Engineer opportunity; please send a Word resume to Matthew Bonvouloir, Technical Recruiter, at Position: Sr. DevOps Engineer Apex Job ID: 1083452 Location: Portland, ME (Remote for now) Rate: Negotiable based on experience Duration: 6+ months Position Description: Our enterprise Client in Portland, ME is looking for a Sr. DevOps engineer to work on their migration from Google Cloud Platform to AWS. The ideal candidate will not only act as a hands on engineer, but also as a mentor and leader to junior members of team, as well as help build out our client's roadmap and technical architecture. Principal duties and responsibilities: 1. Coordinates and manages day to day operations as well as participates in project work and changes to the production server environment. 2. Maintains awareness of technology developments and makes recommendations to management. 3. Assists with resolution of escalated incidents and participates in problem management activities. 4. Cross-trains other IT staff in the use or maintenance of technology. 5. Supports efforts to architect infrastructure solutions around business requirements. 6. Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities. 7. Coordinates efforts with industry vendors around design and choice of infrastructure selection. 8. Works with Project Managers to identify requirements, work breakdown structures, activity lists, activity estimates, project schedules, and technical documentation. 9. Represents Infrastructure Services in cross departmental efforts, focusing on infrastructure impact in terms of architecture, cost and operational efficiencies. 10. Mentors others on team around IT infrastructure and industry developments 11. Proactively identifies improvement opportunities in the technical environment 12. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned. 13. Displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person Required Skills : 1. BA/BS or equivalent work experience preferred. 2. 7+ years' experience in relevant technology as detailed above. 3. Strong working knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing and firewalls 4. Familiar with changes necessary to maintain performance levels of applications when transitioning from on-premise environments to IaaS public clouds (Google Cloud Platform); 5. Experience working with cloud technologies and SaaS solutions 6. Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of issues, work independently or escalate as needed, and find creative ways to resolve problems. 7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly, and concisely present complicated computer concepts to end-users with differing skill levels. 8. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills as necessary to communicate and coordinate with others with the strong ability to resolve problems independently and to work successfully with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures. 9. Make significant decisions and recommendations on complex issues to achieve long-term results and strategic objectives. 10. Assume ownership and manage large projects delivering results on-time and in budget. 11. Develop and document standard operating procedures for use by Information Technology including development of processes to ensure consistent execution of repeatable tasks. Tech Stack: 1. Google Cloud Platform 2. Docker on Kubernetes and Helm 3. Terraform, Packer, and Ansible 4. Jenkins, and Bitbucket Pipelines 5. CentOS Linux, and Microsoft Windows 6. PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Google BigQuery 7. Python, Bash, and Powershell Additional Requirements: Candidates may be subject to background check and drug test. Additional Benefits: For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!EEO Employer Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or