Senior DevOps Engineer-(Local candidates with Public sector exp)

Austin

**Respond by: 06/12/2026** **Rate: DOE** **Type: Contract** **Work Mode: Hybrid** **Location: Austin TX** Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number) Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed' **Job Description** **8 or more years of experience,** relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Understands business **objectives and problems,** identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system. **Senior DevOps Engineer** with expertise in **AI integration,** Azure cloud platform, and Snowflake administration, responsible for building scalable and secure data and AI pipelines. Strong experience in **CI/CD,** automation using **Python,** and cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficient deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization. Provides end-to-end **DevOps support,** including security, governance **(RBAC),** and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable cloud and data solutions. **II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Minimum Requirements:** Candidates that do not meet or exceed the **minimum** stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | | Years | Required/Preferred | Experience | | 8 | Required | Strong experience in **DevOps** practices and tools (**Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD** pipelines) | | 8 | Required | Hands-on experience with **Microsoft Azure** cloud platform | | 8 | Required | Expertise in **Snowflake** administration including: Access control and security (**RBAC** , least privilege) ; **Performance tuning** and **warehouse** management | | 8 | Required | Proficiency in **Python scripting** for **automation and data** engineering tasks | | 8 | Required | Experience with **containerization** and orchestration (**AKS** preferred) | | 8 | Required | Knowledge of data pipelines, **ETL processes,** and cloud **data integration** | | 8 | Required | Understanding of **AI/ML concepts** and platform integration | | 8 | Required | Experience with **Azure Monitoring** and **Log Analytics**, including: Centralized logging, alerting, and dashboarding Security monitoring using audit logs and metrics | | 8 | Required | Familiarity with **monitoring, logging, and** observability tools | | 3 | Preferred | Experience implementing **AI-enabled data** platforms (e.g., **Snowflake Cortex / ML** pipelines) | | 3 | Preferred | Experience with **Infrastructure as Code** | | 3 | Preferred | Knowledge of **data security,** **compliance,** and governance frameworks | | 3 | Preferred | Prior experience in **public sector** or large enterprise environments | | 2 | Preferred | Strong **problem-solving** and analytical skills | | 2 | Preferred | Ability to manage **multiple priorities** in a fast-paced environment | | 2 | Preferred | Attention to detail and commitment to **best practices** | | 2 | Preferred | **Snowflake AI / Cortex features** exposure | | 1 | Preferred | Excellent communication and **documentation** skills | **III. TERMS OF SERVICE** Services are expected to start **09/01/2026** and are expected to complete by **08/31/2027** . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed **2008** hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.