Shipboard Systems Solution Architect

Shipboard Systems Solution Architect (Contract) Miami, FL, United States (On-site) Contract (1 year 1 day) Published 5 days ago GitOps & Deployment Tools cross - functional collaboration We are seeking a hands‑on DevOps Engineer responsible for implementing, maintaining, and advancing automation, deployment, and system reliability initiatives. This role requires active involvement in system delivery and operations, with a strong emphasis on execution and continuous improvement. Reporting Structure The role maintains strong working relationships with the Technology Office and client delivery teams, while operating within the company's domain to ensure consistency with broader delivery practices. Close collaboration with Shipboard and cross‑functional team members is essential. Key Responsibilities Assume ownership of automation and deployment capabilities, ensuring continuity and ongoing enhancement. Partner with Enterprise Architecture while maintaining primary focus on shipboard systems and applications. Collaborate with product managers and application teams to support system upgrades, enhancements, and operational changes. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools such as Git, Nexus, Ansible Tower, WinRM, and ArgoCD. Technical Environment Operate within shipboard environments that are air‑gapped and dependent on satellite connectivity. Support a predominantly Windows‑based environment with critical systems running on Linux. Work within hybrid infrastructure models, including onboard systems and cloud‑based services such as AWS, serverless architectures, and EKS Anywhere. Qualifications and Requirements Proven experience in hands‑on DevOps engineering, including system implementation, automation, and operational support. Strong ability to bridge architectural concepts with practical implementation. Experience working with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks (e.g., Git, Nexus, Ansible, ArgoCD). Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and distributed systems. Ability to adapt to constrained and variable connectivity environments. Strong collaboration skills and ability to integrate effectively within cross‑functional teams. Experience in cruise or similarly complex, distributed environments is preferred but not required. The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $51.78/hour - $80.90/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr