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DevOps Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Puppet Certified Professional, Docker Certified Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator ...

The Platform Engineer will work across cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, automation ... Automate system configuration, provisioning, and infrastructure management using Ansible and Puppet.

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

GitHub, BitBucket, DevOps,Puppet Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Platform Engineer Chantilly, VA TS/SCI and Full Scope Poly As a Platform Engineer, you will be ... Your role will involve working with Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet ...

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

GitHub, BitBucket, DevOps,Puppet Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DevOps Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$56.50 - $77.50/hr

GitHub, BitBucket, DevOps, Ansible, Puppet Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DevOps Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

Coding/scripting within Puppet Enterprise and Puppet Open Source. Coding/scripting using Ansible. Working knowledge of the Atlassian tool suite Ability to re-engineer processes as necessary ...

DevOps Engineer

San Jose, CA

$61.75 - $84.75/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers ... Qualifications AWS,Puppet,Chef,Jenkins Additional Information Only GC/Citizen

DevOps Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$62 - $84.75/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers ... Puppet, Chef, Ancible, or Jenkins or similar products; with a preference for Puppet Be ...

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$62 - $84.75/hr

... Engineer or platform developer in a mid to large Linux environment. Strong grasp and practical ... Puppet, Chef, CFEngine). Strong with at least one scripting and/or high level language: Python ...

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$62 - $84.75/hr

... Engineer or platform developer in a mid to large Linux environment. Strong grasp and practical ... Puppet, Chef, CFEngine). Strong with at least one scripting and/or high level language: Python ...

... Use Puppet Enterprise to automate and manage configurations. • Working with other engineering teams and third-party vendors to implement scalable solutions . • Ensuring compliance by ...

The Platform Engineer will work across cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, automation ... Automate system configuration, provisioning, and infrastructure management using Ansible and Puppet.

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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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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

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Plano, TX • On-site

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

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Posted 17 days ago


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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field strongly preferred. A combination of equivalent technical certifications and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • CERTIFICATIONS: One or more preferred (or similar, equivalent certification): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Puppet Certified Professional, Docker Certified Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of a mix of Development and DevOps experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure preferred), Continual Integration/Continual delivery (CI/CD), logging and monitoring tools.
  • Proven experience with technologies used to deliver and manage infrastructure environments.
  • Experience using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform) and automation tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Saltstack).
  • Advanced container experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration platform.
  • Demonstrated experience with scripting languages.