Devops Engineer Contract Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Cincinnati, OH.
Overall Responsibilities:
* DevOps Engineer will work in a team-based environment to support, maintain, and innovate Company's Cyber Range
* Install, configure, and manage on-premise network, compute, and storage hardware
* Design and manage complex network topologies, including segmented and simulated threat environments
* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Cyber Range infrastructure, configurations, and operations
* Maintain awareness of emerging industry security technologies, technology issues, regulatory issues and practices
* As a DevOps Engineer, you will provide Information Security subject matter expertise in various risk assessments (inherent and then define the residual risk of a target state)
* Weighs business needs against security concerns and recommends necessary changes to enhance information systems security
* Ensures adherence to compliance with regulations and policies
* Support cyber training exercises, red/blue team operations, and system simulations
* May be required to lift computer equipment up to 50 lbs.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Typically, a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
* Typically, eight or more years of relevant experience
* Experience in configuring networking devices, cloud environments, and operating systems including Windows/Linux/macOS
* Intermediate scripting experience (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
* Experience with Agile methodologies
* Experience using APIs
* Experience using CI/CD pipelines
* Hands-on experience implementing infrastructure as code, automated configuration, and environment provisioning workflows
* Thorough understanding of the applicable information security systems, policies, and procedures
* Working knowledge of Git workflows and best practices
* Working knowledge of information security architecture, security technologies, administration, and network and internet security
* Effective communication, presentation skills, leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills
* Proven collaboration and influencing skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to create custom queries, dashboards, and reporting metrics
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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