DevOps Engineer III ***Prefer locals, W2 Candidates only

**** NOTE: THIS IS A W2 ONLY REQUIREMENT ****

Hello Professional,
We have an exciting new role with our client for a DevOps Engineer-III. Please find below job description for your perusal. Looking forward to speaking with you.

Role: DevOps Engineer-III (Platform Engineer)

Location: Madison, WI - Remote

Duration: 2 Months with possibility of extension.

Interview: MSTeams (1-2 Rounds)

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.

Job Description

The State of Wisconsin is looking for a DevOps Engineer-III

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our on-premises 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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.

Thanks and regards,

Mark | Lead Recruiter | V.L.S Systems Inc.

Address: 4080 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 300 | Chantilly | VA 20151

Contact: | Fax |

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