DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps EngineerLocation: Onsite in Middletown NJJob Type: Contract Job SummaryWe are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage and maintain laboratory and production environments supporting multiple applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Linux system administration, automation, container management, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipeline development.The candidate should be comfortable documenting technical processes, troubleshooting complex issues, communicating with team members, and providing technical guidance and training. Key ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain Linux-based laboratory and production environments.Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate system configuration and application deployments.Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) Pipelines or GitHub Actions.Deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain applications and services running in containers.Perform vulnerability management and support system security and compliance activities.Deploy and manage MongoDB databases.Maintain Git repositories, branching strategies, and branch protection rules.Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates to provision and manage cloud resources.Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and deployment validation.Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment guides.Communicate technical concepts, solutions, and standards effectively to team members.Provide technical presentations, knowledge sharing, and training as needed. Required Skills and Qualifications2+ years of hands-on experience with automation using scripting languages such as Bash or Python and Ansible.2+ years of experience deploying, debugging, and maintaining applications and services running in containers.2+ years of experience in Linux operating system deployment and maintenance, including networking and security.Strong experience creating Ansible playbooks from scratch, including modules, roles, handlers, notifications, registered variables, facts, and tags.Expertise in Git and Git-based repositories, including branching strategies and branch protection rules.Hands-on experience deploying and managing MongoDB.Experience developing Azure DevOps (ADO) Pipelines or GitHub Actions workflows from the ground up.Good understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates, including Bicep, ARM, HEAT, or CloudFormation (CFN).Strong troubleshooting, documentation, testing, and communication skills.Ability to explain technical concepts and solutions to team members with varying levels of technical expertise.