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Comtech, LLC

SOA Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

... Splunk platform engineering and operations team. Responsible for technical implementation ... Puppet installation and register of nodes * Create puppet modules from scratch * Worked on to ...

Aureus Tech Systems

DevOps Engineer

Jersey City, NJ

$55 - $75.50/hr

... Engineer Location :NY, Minneapolis MN, TX, NC Key Skills:- Chef & using .Net Application ... Puppet Configuration management on AWS Should have hands on experience on SCM tools (GIT and SVN ...

Quantix

DevOps Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

They are seeking a DevOps Engineer to work on configuration management and software deployment, requiring skills in Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and scripting. Responsibilities : • Our client in the ...

Aureus Tech Systems

DevOps Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$55 - $75.50/hr

... Engineer Location :NY, Minneapolis MN, TX, NC Key Skills:- Chef & using .Net Application ... Puppet Configuration management on AWS • Should have hands on experience on SCM tools (GIT and ...

Quantix

DevOps Engineer

Denver, CO

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

... Engineer to join their team on a Direct Hire basis ... This person should have a solid background working with Chef, Puppet, and/or Ansible. Additionally ...

Business Integra

DevOps Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$61.75 - $84.75/hr

... s Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Duration: 1+ years contract or permanent/fulltime Key words to ... Puppet, Chef and Ansible • Experience of deploying applications like Akka, Cassandra ...

Jobsbridge

Cloud - Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

$70.25 - $91.50/hr

Experience with at least one high level programming language like Python, Ruby, or Java (Python is ... Puppet, Chef, Linux Additional Information Multiple Openings

Jobsbridge

DevOps Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$50.75 - $69.50/hr

Config Mgmt: Ansible, Puppet, Chef * Binary Repository Manager - Nexus/Artifactory * Build system - Maven, Ant, * OS - RHEL, Centos, * Prototyping: Vagrant, VMWare Workstation/Fusion Qualifications ...

Jobsbridge

DevOps Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$61.75 - $84.75/hr

... engineer to support the devops platform which includes * Java - strong development background in ... BASH, Python, Perl * Config Mgmt: Ansible, Puppet, Chef * Binary Repository Manager - Nexus ...

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How much do puppet engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for puppet engineer in the United States is $44.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Puppet Engineer typically collaborate with other IT teams during infrastructure automation projects?

As a Puppet Engineer, collaboration with other IT teams—such as DevOps, system administrators, and security—is essential for successful infrastructure automation. You’ll often work closely with these teams to gather requirements, design modules, and troubleshoot deployment issues. Effective communication is key, as you’ll need to ensure that the configurations you develop align with overall organizational policies and integrate smoothly with existing CI/CD pipelines. Regular meetings, code reviews, and documentation help maintain alignment and foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented work environment.

What is a Puppet Engineer?

A Puppet Engineer is an IT professional who specializes in using Puppet, an open-source configuration management tool, to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of servers and infrastructure. Their responsibilities typically include writing Puppet manifests, developing modules, and ensuring systems are consistently configured across environments. Puppet Engineers help organizations achieve scalable and reliable IT operations by reducing manual intervention and human error. They work closely with DevOps teams to streamline workflows and support continuous integration and delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Puppet Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Puppet Engineer, you need strong expertise in configuration management, scripting languages (such as Ruby or Python), and a solid understanding of systems administration, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with Puppet Enterprise, version control systems like Git, and related certifications (e.g., Puppet Certified Practitioner) are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help Puppet Engineers work effectively within DevOps teams and across IT operations. These competencies ensure secure, scalable, and efficient automation of infrastructure, supporting reliable and repeatable IT deployments.
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Infographic showing various Puppet Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 36% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,429 per year, or $44.9 per hour.
DevOps Developer (Puppet)

DevOps Developer (Puppet)

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Company Description


Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world's leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: 
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - "Most Dependable Companies"
- Ernst & Young - "Entrepreneur of the Year" Finalist

Job Description

Mandatory
Strong experience with automation/configuration management using Puppet, Chef or an equivalent.
Good knowledge with Puppet, Puppet's declarative language to specify system configuration in Puppet manifests, complex resource dependencies, compilation into catalogs for distribution to target systems/servers, and split Puppet Master architecture.
Proven configuration management skills and mindset.
Experience maintaining large clusters using configuration tools such as : Puppet/Chef - Strong practical Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a cloud or virtualized environment.
Prior experience of operating highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions.
Strong hands-on experience in any of the scripting language - Shell, Perl, Python, or Ruby.
Experience with revision control source code repositories (Git,SVN,etc- ).
Work with development teams to identify and implement automation in appropriate areas.
Knowledge on distributed applications/enterprise applications is plus.
Deep, working knowledge of web, database and OS server configuration (Linux, Apache, and MySQL preferred platforms).
Strong debugging/troubleshooting skills.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
At least 7+ years of experience with IT

Additional Information

** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
This is a Contract to Hire Job
Visa: Only US Citizen, GC & GC-EAD.
** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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About Sonoma Consult

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Sonoma Consult is a California based C corporation helping companies bring products to the patient by working closely with the engineering teams and the clinicians. Our goal, no matter what stage of product development, is to create and execute a plan of action to move the product through the appropriate clinical and regulatory steps. Sonoma Consult works cohesively with the engineers and physicians to translate technologies to the clinic. Our goal is to help you get the very best product to the clinic and to the market. This includes planning, execution and ensuring critical data is delivered in the right format to ensure the feedback loop to the design team ultimately delivers the most advanced technology to the patient.

Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Sonoma, CA, US

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