Eliassen Group
Overview
Position:
DevOps Specialist Type:
Contract-to-Hire Category:
DevOps Industry:
Government Workplace Type:
Remote Reference ID:
JN -092025-103578 Date Posted:
09/07/2025 Description:
We are in search of a talented DevOps Specialist with a robust background in backend engineering. This role focuses on application deployment, automated continuous integration testing, and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will enhance visibility of key metrics, thereby facilitating informed decision-making for developers. Location:
Remote or Local to Washington, DC Compensation:
$45 - $50 per hour This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants should be prepared to work on a W2 basis and transition to full-time employment after the contract duration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our W2 consultants, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, and life insurance. Responsibilities: Communication and Collaboration:
Exhibit strong communication skills and collaborate effectively within a team. Share progress updates, seek assistance when necessary, and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.
Continuous Learning:
Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development and cloud infrastructure management.
Technology Knowledge:
Stay current with agile best practices, relevant technologies, and security best practices.
Skills & Qualifications: Version Control:
Proficient in using version control systems like Git to manage collaborative development and codebase changes.
Terraform:
Familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience using Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience with CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Jenkins.
Scripting & Automation:
Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Go, and PowerShell.
Linux & System Administration:
Comprehensive 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 solutions AWS EC2 for virtual server management AWS RDS for relational databases AWS CloudFront for content delivery AWS CloudWatch for monitoring applications
Database Management:
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Experience Requirements: Required Experience:
5 years in 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 in TypeScript/JavaScript.
Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Certification: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
Pay rates will be determined based on skills, experience, and other compensable factors. The quoted range is for W2 hourly rates; other employment options may exist that may offer different pay structures. W2 employees regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, additional voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, and sick leave as mandated by local laws. Please confirm that any communication regarding open positions at Eliassen Group comes from an official Eliassen.com email, and refrain from sharing personal or financial details with anyone not clearly representing our organization. Report any suspicious activity to InfoSec. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a top strategic consulting firm focused on human-driven solutions. For over 30 years, we've aided numerous organizations in maximizing their technology capabilities, financial performance, risk & compliance, and clinical solutions. With nationwide and European offices, we combine local expertise with global perspective to make a positive impact on employees, clients, consultants, and community. Eliassen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Participate in our referral program! If we successfully hire a candidate you refer, you could be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
DevOps Specialist Type:
Contract-to-Hire Category:
DevOps Industry:
Government Workplace Type:
Remote Reference ID:
JN -092025-103578 Date Posted:
09/07/2025 Description:
We are in search of a talented DevOps Specialist with a robust background in backend engineering. This role focuses on application deployment, automated continuous integration testing, and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will enhance visibility of key metrics, thereby facilitating informed decision-making for developers. Location:
Remote or Local to Washington, DC Compensation:
$45 - $50 per hour This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants should be prepared to work on a W2 basis and transition to full-time employment after the contract duration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our W2 consultants, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, and life insurance. Responsibilities: Communication and Collaboration:
Exhibit strong communication skills and collaborate effectively within a team. Share progress updates, seek assistance when necessary, and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.
Continuous Learning:
Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development and cloud infrastructure management.
Technology Knowledge:
Stay current with agile best practices, relevant technologies, and security best practices.
Skills & Qualifications: Version Control:
Proficient in using version control systems like Git to manage collaborative development and codebase changes.
Terraform:
Familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience using Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience with CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, and Jenkins.
Scripting & Automation:
Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Go, and PowerShell.
Linux & System Administration:
Comprehensive 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 solutions AWS EC2 for virtual server management AWS RDS for relational databases AWS CloudFront for content delivery AWS CloudWatch for monitoring applications
Database Management:
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Experience Requirements: Required Experience:
5 years in 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 in TypeScript/JavaScript.
Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Certification: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
Pay rates will be determined based on skills, experience, and other compensable factors. The quoted range is for W2 hourly rates; other employment options may exist that may offer different pay structures. W2 employees regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits including medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, additional voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, and sick leave as mandated by local laws. Please confirm that any communication regarding open positions at Eliassen Group comes from an official Eliassen.com email, and refrain from sharing personal or financial details with anyone not clearly representing our organization. Report any suspicious activity to InfoSec. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a top strategic consulting firm focused on human-driven solutions. For over 30 years, we've aided numerous organizations in maximizing their technology capabilities, financial performance, risk & compliance, and clinical solutions. With nationwide and European offices, we combine local expertise with global perspective to make a positive impact on employees, clients, consultants, and community. Eliassen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Participate in our referral program! If we successfully hire a candidate you refer, you could be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!