Remote Linux Consultant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Description

A client of ours is supporting a Private Cloud modernization initiative built on Canonical OpenStack. Canonical is responsible for deploying and configuring the OpenStack platform while the consulting team is responsible for building automation, orchestration, integrations, and operational capabilities that enables the end client to consume and manage infrastructure at scale.

The consultant will support a Private Cloud Landing Zone initiative focused on automating infrastructure provisioning, Day 1 and Day 2 operations, ServiceNow integrations, configuration management, self-service capabilities, and infrastructure lifecycle automation.

This resource will work directly with the end clients engineering teams, architects, project managers, and enterprise architects to design and implement automation solutions leveraging Ansible, Python, OpenTofu/Terraform, CI/CD tooling, APIs, and platform integrations.

Daily responsibilities may include:

Developing and enhancing Ansible automation

Building infrastructure automation using Terraform/OpenTofu

Integrating automation workflows into ServiceNow

Supporting VM lifecycle automation within OpenStack environments

Building API integrations between enterprise platforms

Supporting CI/CD orchestration workflows

Working directly with customer engineering teams

Participating in architecture and design sessions

Providing documentation and knowledge transfer

Skills

Ansible, Python, Terraform, OpenTofu, Infrastructure Automation, Enterprise Consulting, Enterprise Architecture, Canonical OpenStack, OpenStack, ServiceNow, Harness, GitOps, CI/CD, VMware, Kubernetes, Juju, Linux Administration, NodeJS, REST APIs, Azure, AWS,

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong Linux administration background

Experience integrating infrastructure automation with ITSM platforms

Experience working within Agile delivery methodologies

Ability to translate business requirements into technical automation solutions

Experience automating VM provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes

Exposure to private cloud platforms preferred

Strong communication and client-facing consulting skills required

Experience supporting enterprise-scale environments preferred

Knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB, Asset Management, Request Management, and Change Management integrations is highly desirable

Experience with OpenStack APIs, Juju, or Canonical ecosystems preferred but not required

Experience with Harness developer portals or self-service infrastructure solutions preferred

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.