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Contract DevOps Engineer

Sonoma Consulting Inc. Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
On-site Chicago Contract Mid-level DevOps & Release

At a glance

Mid-level DevOps & Release role at Sonoma Consulting Inc. Chicago · contract.

Pay not stated DevOps Engineer salary

RoleDevOps & Release
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentContract
PostedAug 12, 2016 · 10y ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Support and tune web-based services so they can deliver reliably and perform well
  • Build and deliver infrastructure as a service using Bash and Python
  • Monitor networks and applications, configure alerts, and troubleshoot production issues
  • Support highly available, round-the-clock production systems in a cloud-first environment

What you bring

  • At least four years working as a Linux systems administrator, including two years supporting always-on production environments
  • Hands-on public cloud experience, particularly with AWS
  • Fluency in Bash and Python for infrastructure development and delivery
  • Strong knowledge of network security, communications protocols, monitoring, and encryption such as IPSec, SSL, or SSH

Who this fits

This suits a mid-level DevOps engineer with Linux production operations experience and a software engineering background. The contract role is onsite in Chicago, with work at the client site eighty percent of the time.

From the employer

Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing Global IT Consulting and Executive Search providers with offices in Naperville IL; Chicago IL; Tyson's Corner VA and Hyderabad India.

Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies throughout the world. We look to our large recruiting team to continue to build upon the high standards we have set and ways to continually improve our recruiting process around the speed and quality of the resources we deliver. The Sonoma team prides itself on best model for delivery of IT Resources in a 24/7 model, our high level of professionalism and integrity which enables us to create long-term, meaningful relationships with our clients.

Job Title : DevOps Engineer (Contract)
Onsite at client: 80%
Start: ASAP

Requirements:
• 4+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator with at least 2 years supporting a highly-available, 24x7 production environments.



Prior experience:
• Production operations and software engineering background with a passion for delivering high-performance, quality software
• Experience with public cloud, specifically AWS. A “cloud-first” mentality is essential.
• Fluency in Bash and Python with a focus on development and delivery of infrastructure as a service.
• Deep understanding in the operation, tuning and support of web-based service delivery systems.
• Advanced knowledge of network security, communications protocols, troubleshooting commands and tools.
• Expertise in network and application monitoring and alerting systems.
• Knowledge of encryption technologies: IPSec, SSL, SSH.
• Clear understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with database technologies and system requirements.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of a small team.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills


Sonoma Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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