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DevOps & Cloud Automation Engineer

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Chandler
Apr 15, 2026
DevOps / Cloud Automation Engineer (AWS + Azure) Location: Chandler, AZ Hybrid: 3 Days in 2 Days remote Type: 12-18 Month Contract We're looking for a handson DevOps / Cloud Automation Engineer with strong experience across AWS and Azure, deep InfrastructureasCode skills, and a securityminded approach to cloud operations. This role focuses on building automated cloud infrastructure, improving CI/CD pipelines, enforcing secure delivery practices, and supporting enterprisescale cloud environments. What You'll Do Cloud Infrastructure & Operations * Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure. * Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules for multicloud environments. * Implement automated provisioning, configuration, and orchestration workflows. * Support containerized environments (EKS/AKS, Docker, Kubernetes). DevSecOps & Security Automation * Build secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated code quality, security scanning, and compliance controls. * Automate cloud security guardrails, IAM policies, encryption workflows, and KMSrelated tasks (no deep KMS specialization required). * Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and deployment automation. Automation & Scripting * Use Python, Golang, or Java to automate platform tasks, extend tooling, and support engineering teams. * Build internal tools and scripts to improve deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows. Operations, Reliability & Observability * Support production systems through monitoring, incident response, and rootcause analysis. * Improve system reliability, scalability, and observability in partnership with SRE teams. * Maintain runbooks, operational playbooks, and system documentation. * Work with logging/monitoring stacks such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, ELK/EFK, Prometheus/Grafana. What You Bring * 5+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or DevSecOps. * Strong experience with AWS (EC2, IAM, VPC, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3) and Azure (VMs, Azure AD, AKS, Storage, Networking). * Deep proficiency with Terraform, including custom modules and state management. * Experience writing Ansible playbooks for complex deployments. * Working knowledge of Python, Golang, or Java for automation. * Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. * Familiarity with enterprise observability and monitoring tools. * Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and DevSecOps principles. Nice to Have * Experience with Kubernetes operators, Helm, or service mesh technologies. * Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, etc.). * Experience with policyascode (OPA, Sentinel). * Experience in hybrid cloud or largescale enterprise environments. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026. h4>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.