Eliassen Group
Overview
DevOps Engineer Anywhere Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: DevOps Industry: Government Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -092025-103578 Date Posted: 09/07/2025 Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/qGk989 Description
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a strong background in backend engineering, specializing in application deployment, automated continuous integration testing, and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will ensure the visibility of key metrics to inform developers\' decision-making processes. Location: Remote or Local to Washington DC Rate: $45 - $50 an hour W2 contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following the contract duration. For W2 consultants, a benefits package is offered including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Responsibilities
Communication and Collaboration:
Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team environment. Share progress, seek assistance when needed, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Continuous Learning:
Exhibit a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development and cloud infrastructure management.
Technology Knowledge:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills on existing and emerging agile best practices, relevant technologies, and security best practices.
Skills & Qualifications
Version Control:
Proficiency with version control systems like Git for collaborative development and managing codebase changes.
Terraform:
Basic understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing infrastructure resources on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Jenkins.
Scripting & Automation:
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Go, and PowerShell.
Linux & System Administration:
Strong understanding of file systems, process management, and performance tuning.
AWS Services:
Familiarity with core AWS services, including: AWS Lambda for serverless functions
AWS S3 for storage
AWS API Gateway for creating RESTful APIs
AWS DynamoDB for NoSQL databases
AWS EC2 for virtual servers
AWS RDS for managed relational databases
AWS CloudFront for content delivery
AWS CloudWatch for application monitoring
Database Management:
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Experience Requirements
Required Experience:
5 years of experience working with AWS, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
3 years of experience:
Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript.
Education & Certification
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
AWS Certification:
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including medical (selected plan options), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time as required by law. Please be advised to verify the origin of any job inquiries and contact InfoSec@eliassen.com for fraudulent activity concerns. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions with 30+ years of experience across technology, risk & compliance, advisory, and clinical solutions. We have offices coast to coast and in Europe, offering local presence with international reach. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to, you may be eligible for a $1,000 referral check.
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DevOps Engineer Anywhere Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: DevOps Industry: Government Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -092025-103578 Date Posted: 09/07/2025 Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/qGk989 Description
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a strong background in backend engineering, specializing in application deployment, automated continuous integration testing, and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will ensure the visibility of key metrics to inform developers\' decision-making processes. Location: Remote or Local to Washington DC Rate: $45 - $50 an hour W2 contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following the contract duration. For W2 consultants, a benefits package is offered including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Responsibilities
Communication and Collaboration:
Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team environment. Share progress, seek assistance when needed, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Continuous Learning:
Exhibit a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development and cloud infrastructure management.
Technology Knowledge:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills on existing and emerging agile best practices, relevant technologies, and security best practices.
Skills & Qualifications
Version Control:
Proficiency with version control systems like Git for collaborative development and managing codebase changes.
Terraform:
Basic understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing infrastructure resources on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Jenkins.
Scripting & Automation:
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Go, and PowerShell.
Linux & System Administration:
Strong understanding of file systems, process management, and performance tuning.
AWS Services:
Familiarity with core AWS services, including: AWS Lambda for serverless functions
AWS S3 for storage
AWS API Gateway for creating RESTful APIs
AWS DynamoDB for NoSQL databases
AWS EC2 for virtual servers
AWS RDS for managed relational databases
AWS CloudFront for content delivery
AWS CloudWatch for application monitoring
Database Management:
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Experience Requirements
Required Experience:
5 years of experience working with AWS, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
3 years of experience:
Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript.
Education & Certification
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
AWS Certification:
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including medical (selected plan options), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time as required by law. Please be advised to verify the origin of any job inquiries and contact InfoSec@eliassen.com for fraudulent activity concerns. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions with 30+ years of experience across technology, risk & compliance, advisory, and clinical solutions. We have offices coast to coast and in Europe, offering local presence with international reach. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to, you may be eligible for a $1,000 referral check.
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