DevOps Architect/ MANAGER (WISCONSIN CANDTES ONLY)

Platform Administration & Maintenance

• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backups, replication, indexing, and query performance tuning.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Express.js, React, and Node.js applications on Linux virtual machines. This includes NGINX and PM2 platforms.
• Oversee on-premises system infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and network issues.

Security & Operations

• Review system hardening, data encryption, and access control policies align with security best practices.
• Work with other teams to monitor vulnerabilities and apply security patches and updates.
• Assist in defining firewall rules, intrusion detection, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Review compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and redundant configurations.

Support & Documentation

• Provide technical support for platform-related issues and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clear documentation for deployments, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Train and support developers and IT staff in the best practices and operational procedures.

Top Required Skills & 5-7 Years of Experience:

• 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 Skills:

• 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 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).

Interview Process:

• 1-2 rounds. Platform: Microsoft Teams

Contract Duration:

• 06/30/2025 with possibility of extension

Onsite or Remote?

• 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 a candidate wants to work onsite.

Will this position have access to FTI (Federal Tax Information)?

• Yes

Travel Required?

• No

Security Required?

Yes- Fingerprinting is required if working in the Data Center.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $48.03 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Madison, WI 53703 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, WI 53703: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48 - $70