DevOps Engineer

Position Title: DevOps Engineer Location:  Berkeley Heights New Jersey - 5 days onsite Duration: 12 Months (Contract to Hire)

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC OR GC candidates*** W2 ONLY

Job Description: What you will do as a DevOps Engineer:

• Azure Expertise - Implement robust zero trust architecture around identity and access management (IAM) and data encryption to ensure security.
• Infrastructure Skills - You’ll work with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure orchestration and software installation.
• AVD SME - You’ll build and maintain personalized AVD using automation.
• CI/CD Expertise - You’ll build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Security Focus - Identifying and addressing infrastructure and application security vulnerabilities is key. Implement robust zero trust architecture around identity and access management (IAM) and data encryption to ensure security.
• Monitoring Mastery - Set up robust monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Create operational dashboards for proactive visibility.
• Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of DevOps and cloud infrastructure?

What you will need to have: Most important:

1. 5+ years of Azure hands-on experience.
2. Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using **Azure DevOps** and **GitLab**.
3. Hands-on experience with **Terraform** for infrastructure provisioning.
4. Knowledge of Azure monitoring tools and operational dashboards.
5. Provide expertise on Azure Iaas/PaaS including Application Gateway, API Management, App Service, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Front Door.

Important but secondary to the items above:

1. Experience with **WebLogic** and **Apache**.
2. Strong understanding of Azure security practices.
3. Linux OS competence.
4. Agile mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
5. Collaborative team player.

What would be great to have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree; Master's is preferred.
• Ability to configure Microsoft Sentinel.
• Familiarity with FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP HIGH, and/or Zero Trust Architecture.
• Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-204 and AZ-400.

About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [email protected] // 908-393-8600 At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)