Temporary DevOps/System Engineer (3 months Contract) at Cinter Technology in San Jose, CA

Job description

• • Job Title: Temporary DevOps/System Engineer
• • Client: Korean IT Consulting Company
• • Working Location: San Jose, CA
• • Working Style: Onsite
• • Employment Type: 3 months Contract / W2
• • Salary: upto $46/hr (DOE)
• • Benefit: 401(k) Match and no Insurance
• • Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available
• • Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• • Language: English Fluent

Responsibilities

• • Engineer and support system administration solutions for project and operational needs.
• • Install, configure, rebuild, and maintain Linux and Windows servers.
• • Manage virtualization platforms including VMware, KVM, and related technologies.
• • Configure and maintain enterprise storage environments such as NetApp, Dell/EMC, and Pure Storage.
• • Support infrastructure automation tools including Ansible.
• • Manage Foreman deployment systems and GLPI inventory platforms.
• • Administer network equipment including Cisco, Mellanox, and other infrastructure devices.
• • Install and configure systems supporting infrastructure and R&D activities.
• • Develop and maintain installation, configuration, and operational procedures.
• • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot storage systems while coordinating with vendors.
• • Install and support EDA tools and FlexLM license environments.
• • Contribute to system standards and security best practices.
• • Research and implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• • Apply security patches and upgrades across Linux, Windows, VMware, and web service environments.
• • Monitor system health, logs, backups, and security compliance.
• • Perform backup, recovery, file archival, and storage management activities.
• • Create and manage user accounts and access controls.
• • Provide Tier III support and troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues.
• • Manage Jira, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, and VMware environments.
• • Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
• • Rack, stack, install, and migrate server hardware in data centers and labs.
• • Participate in after-hours and weekend support as required.

Requirements

• • Strong hands-on VMware administration and infrastructure management experience.
• • Advanced Linux system administration skills.
• • Experience supporting DevOps tools and automation platforms.
• • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• • Experience working in enterprise and data center environments.
• • 7+ years of Linux System Administration/System Engineering experience.
• • Strong VMware administration and management expertise.
• • Experience administering Jenkins, Git, and DevOps tool environments.
• • Strong Linux skills including shell scripting, cron jobs, log analysis, user/group administration, iptables configuration, and mail services.
• • Experience with Ansible and infrastructure automation.
• • Experience with Cisco network equipment preferred.
• • Familiarity with reverse proxies, SSL certificates, HTTP, SOA, ESB, and three-tier architecture.
• • CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, RHCE, or similar certifications preferred.
• • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certification preferred.
• • Proven ability to multitask and work independently.
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• • Ability to move, install, and rack/stack servers in data center environments.

Skills

Required

• Linux system administration
• VMware administration
• Jenkins administration
• Git administration
• DevOps tool administration
• Shell scripting
• Cron jobs
• Log analysis
• User/group administration
• iptables configuration
• Mail services
• Ansible

Preferred

• Cisco network equipment
• Reverse proxies
• SSL certificates
• HTTP
• SOA
• ESB
• Three-tier architecture
• CompTIA Linux+