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Devops Engineer

TEKsystems
$80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Florham Park
Jul 30, 2026
Need candidates who can work on a W2 basis DevOps Engineer (Platform Engineering, DevSecOps & Automation) Location: Florham Park, NJ (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite) About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing Platform Engineering team focused on modernizing enterprise software delivery, automation, and cloud infrastructure. This role will be instrumental in driving CI/CD transformation, DevSecOps initiatives, Database-as-Code adoption, observability enhancements, and enterprise automation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in DevOps, platform engineering, automation, and scripting, with hands-on experience implementing scalable solutions that improve security, operational efficiency, and developer productivity. Key Responsibilities Platform Engineering & CI/CD * Design, build, maintain, and optimize enterprise CI/CD platforms and automation frameworks. * Create reusable deployment templates, deployment patterns, and self-service capabilities to streamline software delivery. * Modernize and enhance existing CI/CD processes to improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency. * Develop automation across the application lifecycle including build, testing, security validation, deployment, monitoring, and operational support. * Partner with development teams to implement modern DevOps practices and accelerate software delivery. Security Automation & DevSecOps * Implement and automate security controls across software delivery and infrastructure platforms. * Collaborate with Identity and Access Management teams to support RBAC, SSO, PAM, and PSM initiatives. * Design and implement automated password rotation and credential lifecycle management solutions. * Integrate security scanning, vulnerability management, compliance validation, and governance controls into CI/CD pipelines. * Drive remediation and automation efforts related to infrastructure, application, and software supply chain vulnerabilities. Database-as-Code & Automation * Lead adoption and implementation of Database-as-Code practices across enterprise database platforms. * Implement and support Liquibase-based deployment frameworks. * Develop automated processes for database deployments, validations, rollback procedures, and compliance controls. * Build self-service solutions for approved SQL and DML execution activities. * Establish governance, auditability, and change management standards for database modifications. Observability & Operational Excellence * Develop and maintain enterprise monitoring, logging, metrics, and observability capabilities. * Build automation and tooling that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and system visibility. * Develop integrations between enterprise tools, APIs, and platforms to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort. * Partner with infrastructure, application, and security teams to drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives. Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines. * Experience supporting enterprise-scale environments and mission-critical applications. * Proven success leading automation, modernization, or operational transformation initiatives. * Experience working directly with development, infrastructure, database, and security teams. * Demonstrated ability to improve engineering outcomes through automation and platform enhancements. Technical Skills Required * Jenkins * Ansible * CI/CD Pipeline Development * Python (preferred) or another modern programming language * PowerShell and/or Bash * REST and SOAP API integrations * Automation and orchestration frameworks * Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration Management * Kubernetes * DevSecOps practices * Security scanning and compliance automation Preferred * Azure cloud experience * Liquibase * Splunk * Dynatrace * Microsoft DSC * Containerized and cloud-native environments * Enterprise observability and monitoring platforms Desired Experience * Experience automating password rotation, credential management, and security workflows. * Strong understanding of testing strategies, edge-case handling, and resilient automation design. * Experience organizing, modularizing, and maintaining enterprise-scale automation codebases. * Knowledge of change management, governance, and compliance processes within large enterprise environments. Work Environment * Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite in Florham Park, NJ. * Collaborative team environment consisting of approximately 12 engineers and technology professionals. * Standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Why Join? This is an opportunity to play a key role in a major enterprise modernization effort focused on cloud adoption, automation, security, and platform engineering. You'll work alongside infrastructure, development, and security teams to build scalable solutions that directly impact software delivery, operational excellence, and engineering productivity across the organization. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Florham Park, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Florham Park,NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.