DevOps Architect

DevOps ArchitectLocation: Woodbridge, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days on site)Duration: 3 monthsRate: DOE U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this timeRequirementsEducation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Experience:Extensive experience with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Git, SVN).Proficiency in cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).Strong background in Linux/Unix and Windows administration.Skilled in scripting languages (Bash, Python, or Ruby).Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).Understanding of network protocols ( SSL, FTP, load balancers).Proven leadership and management skills in fast-paced environments.Desired SkillsCloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and microservices architecture.Familiarity with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence).Understanding of security best practices in DevOps.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate current DevOps tools and processes to create a roadmap for achieving target state.Design and implement scalable, secure, high-availability DevOps solutions.Develop and maintain automated pipelines for deployment.Collaborate with development and IT teams to meet technical needs.Maintain and improve DevOps processes and tools continuously.Architect and streamline build and deployment systems.Document DevOps processes, tools, and environments.Set best practices for source control, continuous integration, and release management.Research and adopt new technologies to improve team effectiveness.Monitor and resolve infrastructure inefficiencies and scalability issues.Work with the security team to enhance security across deployment processes.Mentor junior DevOps team members.Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.