PERN-Linux System DevOps Engineer - MUST be CURRENT WI resident

*** Candidate MUST be CURRENT WI resident , Loal candidates only apply.

Role: PERN-Linux System DevOps Engineer

Location: Madison, WI - MUST be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED

Duration: 6/30/2025 with possibility of extension

Candidate MUST be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. All work must be done within the State of Wisconsin. 100% remote work is an option. Can accommodate if candidate wants to work onsite.

Project details:

This project is seeking someone who is a skilled Platform Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our on-premise commercial software applications built on PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, securing, and scaling the PERN stack infrastructure within a Linux-based virtualized environment. This role requires expertise in database administration, Linux system management, scripting/automation, and security best practices. This role also includes app administration, installation, deployments, configurations, versioning, app patching, performance monitoring and optimizations.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

5-7 years

Strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration, including replication, backup strategies, and performance tuning.

Experience deploying PERN stack applications in a cloud or on-premises environment.

Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub actions, Azure Devops pipelines, or Ansible for automation.

Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python or similar scripting.

Nice to Have:

Prior experience in IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, or SRE roles.

Proficiency in Linux app and database server administration, with experience such as Ubuntu or RHEL.

Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSH hardening.

Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC) or Ldap as well as IAM tools such as Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, or centralized authentication mechanisms.

Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).

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