Contract Puppet Developer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform across multiple environments.
• Develop and manage configuration management using Puppet for systems deployment, updates, and maintenance.
• Automate deployment pipelines and system provisioning to support rapid delivery of applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers, QA, and IT teams to ensure scalable and secure infrastructure.
• Monitor and improve system reliability, performance, and security.
• Create documentation and standards for infrastructure and automation processes.
• Lead infrastructure modernization efforts, including cloud migration and containerization initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the DevOps team.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and implement enterprise technology solutions for the organization. To maintain operations and build efficiencies in the technology of assigned spheres of influence. To research and resolve escalated issues from global IT colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, implements and maintains systems lifecycle management, security, resiliency and performance of production and non-production environments with no management supervision. 
• Initiates and drives lifecycle management and capacity planning for infrastructure across the entire organization.
• Drives architectural improvements and standardization for the IT environment including choice of networking infrastructure, hardware, monitoring software and associated application infrastructure with no management supervision.
• Provides 3rd tier on-site and/or remote technical support as necessary.
• Seeks out and remediates security vulnerabilities.
• Provides 3rd tier remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services, Citrix, and Hyper-V. Designs disaster recovery solutions and leads planning and testing activities.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoices for a manager.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, or related technology field from an accredited college or university preferred. Related technical institute certification preferred.

Experience:
 Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include four (4) years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure; configuring and troubleshooting Windows and UNIX/Linux based environments; and managing and monitoring Exchange Server 2003-2016, Windows Server 2003-2016, and MSCE Server infrastructure.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of cloud-based application knowledge, preferably Azure Strong knowledge of virtualization and containerization (e.g. Hyper-V, vSphere, Citrix SQL, and Terminal Services)
• Strong knowledge of VPN connectivity troubleshooting and configuration (Cisco, Palo Alto, OpenVPN, IPSec)
• In-depth knowledge of security software such as Anti-virus, Anti-SPAM, Anti-Spyware, and/or other security-related technologies
• In-depth knowledge of networking (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies