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Data Center Hardware Specialist – Level 3

Location: San Antonio, TX – Onsite Engagement

Engagement Duration: 18-Month Contract

Compensation: $30 - $34 per hour (W2)

Work Schedule: Day Shift A: This is a 12-hour shift pattern, encompassing Sundays through Wednesdays for one week, followed by Sundays through Tuesdays the subsequent week. Flexibility for this specific rotating schedule is essential.

Role Overview: What You'll Be Doing

As a Data Center Hardware Specialist, you will be instrumental in the meticulous management and maintenance of critical IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities will span the entire lifecycle of hardware, from initial deployment to eventual decommissioning, all while adhering to stringent operational and safety protocols.

• Equipment Lifecycle Management: You will be responsible for the comprehensive process of preparing, staging, configuring, and executing both initial power-ups (startups) and controlled power-downs (shutdowns) of diverse IT equipment. This requires meticulous adherence to established operational procedures and rigorous safety guidelines to ensure the integrity of systems and the safety of personnel. Precision in following detailed instructions is paramount in this high-stakes environment.
• Quality Assurance and Verification: Following any hardware deployment or modification, you will conduct thorough post-execution quality checks. These assessments are critical to confirm that all installations meet exacting standards for proper grounding, optimal physical staging, accurate labeling of components and connections, and correct cabling configurations. Your attention to detail will directly contribute to the reliability and maintainability of the data center's physical layer.
• Advanced Hardware Diagnostics and Resolution: A core function of this role involves expertly diagnosing and troubleshooting complex hardware malfunctions. You will be expected to rapidly pinpoint the root cause of issues and proficiently perform break-fix repairs on a wide array of faulty components. This includes identifying defective parts, performing replacements, and verifying system functionality post-repair. Your ability to quickly isolate and resolve hardware issues is vital for minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous service availability.
• Hardware Refresh and System Rebuilds: You will play a key role in the decommissioning of older hardware as part of strategic system refresh initiatives. This process involves the safe and secure removal of equipment, often preceding significant system upgrades such as memory enhancements or complete operating system rebuilds. Your understanding of hardware dependencies and data security protocols during decommissioning will be crucial.
• Proactive System Monitoring and Anomaly Response: Continuous monitoring of systems for indicators of equipment failures or anomalous errors is an ongoing responsibility. You will be expected to promptly and effectively respond to system-generated error messages and alerts, initiating appropriate diagnostic and corrective actions to prevent or mitigate service disruptions. This proactive approach ensures the stability and performance of the data center.

Candidate Profile: What You'll Bring

We are seeking a candidate with a robust foundation in IT hardware and a proven track record in a data center or similar technical support environment. Your qualifications and experience will ideally include:

• Formal IT Education or Certification: A background in Computer Science (evidenced by relevant academic coursework or a degree) or possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Server+ is highly preferred. These credentials demonstrate a foundational understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking principles.
• Hands-on Hardware Support Expertise: Demonstrated experience as a Data Center Technician or in a similar role with significant responsibilities for hardware break-fix operations. This includes practical experience in diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components within server, storage, and networking systems.
• Prior Technical Repair Experience: Previous professional experience in a computer repair technician capacity, such as working for a technical support service (e.g., Geek Squad or an equivalent independent repair center), is highly advantageous. Such roles provide valuable exposure to diverse hardware issues and customer interaction in a technical troubleshooting context.
• Educational Foundation: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational attainment is a fundamental requirement for this position.
• Core Hardware Knowledge: A solid foundational understanding of computer hardware, including various types of servers, storage devices, networking equipment, and their individual components (e.g., CPUs, RAM, hard drives, power supplies, network interface cards).
• Relevant Professional Experience: A minimum of 2 to 4 years of dedicated experience in supporting IT equipment or related technology within a professional setting. This experience should involve direct interaction with hardware and a clear understanding of IT infrastructure operations.
• Software Proficiency: Basic working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook for communication, Excel for data organization and tracking, and Word for documentation.
• Flexible Work Availability: The ability and willingness to work non-standard business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, is a critical requirement due to the 24/7 nature of data center operations and the specified shift pattern.

Why Join This Team? Your Benefits and Growth Potential

This engagement offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading technology provider's mission-critical operations while advancing your professional career.

• Engaging and Forward-Thinking Environment: Immerse yourself in a truly dynamic and innovative environment where cutting-edge technology is at the forefront of daily operations. You will be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech space.
• Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Gain invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and enterprise-grade hardware. This exposure will significantly enhance your technical skill set and understanding of complex IT infrastructures.
• Collaborative Professional Network: Collaborate closely with a diverse team of highly skilled professionals, including network engineers, system administrators, and other data center specialists. This collaborative atmosphere fosters knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Skill Enhancement and Career Trajectory: This role provides a robust platform to enhance your technical skills across various hardware platforms and troubleshooting methodologies. The experience gained here can significantly advance your career within the IT infrastructure domain, opening doors to more senior roles or specialized areas.

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Upon Eligibility)

Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security:

• Health and Wellness:
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive coverage for medical services and prescription medications.
  • Dental Plan: Support for routine dental care and treatments.
  • Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, glasses, and contact lenses.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account for healthcare expenses.
  • Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible medical expenses.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
• Income Protection and Security:
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Additional life insurance coverage options.
  • Short Term Disability Insurance: Provides income replacement during short-term incapacitation.
  • Long Term Disability Insurance: Offers extended income protection for long-term disabilities.
  • Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during business travel.
• Financial Planning and Compensation:
  • 401(k), Plus Match: Opportunity to save for retirement with employer matching contributions, enhancing your long-term financial growth.
  • Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation ensures financial stability throughout your contract.

We encourage all qualified and enthusiastic candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading technology organization. Do you have the technical prowess and dedication to excel in this critical data center role?

Network Engineer - Advanced Level - Clinton Township, NJ (Onsite / Hybrid)

Posted: June 20, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Computer and Mathematical

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer at an Advanced level, possessing strong networking expertise and exceptional customer-facing skills, to support and significantly enhance our client's critical lab infrastructure. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Clinton Township, NJ (This role is primarily onsite, with potential for some hybrid flexibility, requiring frequent in-person collaboration.)
• Pay Range: $40 - $45 per hour

Job Summary:

This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and secure operation of a vital lab environment. You will be a key collaborator with lab technicians, researchers, and engineering staff, deeply understanding their unique requirements to design and implement robust network and system solutions. Your responsibilities will span active incident and change management, proactive network administration, continuous process modernization, and rigorous security control enforcement. You will directly contribute to maintaining a reliable and efficient infrastructure that underpins critical research and development activities.

Responsibilities:

As an Advanced Network Engineer, your contributions will encompass a wide array of technical and collaborative tasks:

• Business Interface & Partnership: Forge strong, collaborative partnerships with lab technicians, researchers, and engineering staff (including Informatics teams) to gain a deep understanding of their evolving requirements and proactively create tailored network and system solutions that enable their work.
• Incident & Change Management Leadership: Work effectively off a prioritized backlog of tasks, promptly responding to break/fix issues and enhancement requests. You will be available both on-site and remotely as needed to manage critical incidents. You will meticulously plan, implement, and coordinate infrastructure changes, upgrades, and scheduled outages, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Comprehensive Network Administration:
  • Oversee the seamless addition of network devices, computers, and servers to the network and domain.
  • Configure network ports using tools like SolarWinds and manage Port Opening Requests (PORs).
  • Engage frequently and collaboratively with the Network Security, Hosting & Platform Policy teams, and other Site IT Services teams to ensure integrated solutions.
  • Perform configuration and troubleshooting of network switches and routers.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex ACL (Access Control List) and firewall rule connection issues.
  • Submit accurate procurement requests for networking equipment as part of annual planning and budgeting.
• Process Automation & Modernization:
  • Lead initiatives to automate and modernize various operational processes, including inventory maintenance.
  • Proactively identify and drive the retirement of legacy hardware and operating systems, promoting adoption of modern solutions.
  • Facilitate seamless integrations with Layer 4 solutions and various cloud environments, enhancing connectivity and service delivery.
• Account & Access Management (Active Directory Focus):
  • Administer and maintain system accounts primarily through Active Directory, ensuring accuracy and security.
  • Manage the creation and deletion of user accounts.
  • Grant appropriate Security Group access based on defined policies.
  • Manage and track the approval process for access requests.
  • Assist with password resets and software installations.
  • Maintain and update essential support documentation.
• Security & Controls Enforcement:
  • Actively participate in the annual review of approximately 10 critical security controls (e.g., firewall configurations, shared IDs, inactive IDs, SolarWinds access, inactive ports), ensuring continuous compliance.
  • Vigilantly operate with privileged IDs, adhering to strict security protocols, and continuously work to tighten security policies across the infrastructure.
• Server Maintenance & Administration: Be available for scheduled quarterly server outages after business hours and occasional weekend outages. Possess a working knowledge of Windows Server 2003-2019+. Perform file server administration (e.g., build servers) and domain administration. Troubleshoot group policies.
• Data Backup & Recovery: As a system administrator, manage data backup processes (e.g., using Veeam), ensuring data recoverability.
• Patch Management & System Security: Support security patch management (potentially using tools like Ivanti or SCCM). Administer and troubleshoot FTP servers (e.g., using WinSCP and MoveIT).
• Virtualization & Hardware Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot issues with both physical and virtual (VMware) server environments across various hardware configurations and operating systems.
• Antivirus Administration: Administer antivirus solutions (e.g., SEP & SentinelOne).

Technical Expertise & Desired Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical skillset:

• Core Networking: Deep understanding and hands-on expertise in Cisco switches and other core network devices.
• Security & Network Management Tools: Proficiency with Splunk Firewall Event Viewer, Algosec Firewall Analyzer, and FireFlow.
• File Transfer Tools: Experience with WinSCP and MoveIT.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in PowerShell and SQL for automation, data querying, and system administration tasks.
• Endpoint Security: Experience with SentinelOne for endpoint protection.
• Operating Systems: Solid understanding and experience with Legacy Windows operating systems up to Windows Server 2019+.
• Identity & Access: Expertise in Active Directory administration, including account creation/deletion, security group management, and access request approvals.
• Server Maintenance: Proven server maintenance experience, including troubleshooting group policies.
• Data Backup: Working knowledge of data backup as a system administrator (e.g., Veeam).
• Security Patch Management: Experience with security patch management (e.g., Ivanti, SCCM).
• Windows Server: Strong working knowledge of Windows Server versions.
• Virtualization: Experience troubleshooting physical and virtual (VMware) server issues.
• Antivirus: Experience with antivirus administration (e.g., SEP & SentinelOne).
• Network Security: Strong understanding of network security principles and firewall rules.
• Cloud Integrations: Familiarity with cloud integrations.
• Availability: Flexibility for occasional after-hours and weekend work to support critical operations.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for candidates who are eligible to work with any employer without sponsorship.
• Online interview process will be conducted.

If this challenging and rewarding contract role interests you, please click “Apply” button. We look forward to speaking with you!

Network and Systems Technician - Lawler, Iowa (Onsite)

Posted: June 20, 2025 Job Type: Permanent Industry: Computer and Mathematical

You'll manage desktop imaging, cybersecurity, and troubleshoot complex challenges, playing a vital role in revolutionizing how technology supports the agricultural landscape. If you're ready to combine tech innovation with real-world impact, this is the role for you!

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Lawler, Iowa (This is a 100% Onsite role, requiring your presence at the client's facility.)
• Pay Range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually

What You Will Accomplish and Experience:

As a Network and Systems Technician, you'll be a vital extension of our client's team, directly impacting their business success through robust technology solutions. Your day-to-day will be dynamic and impactful:

• Client Partnership & Prioritization: Serve as a trusted extension of our clients' teams, deeply aligning with their business goals and consistently prioritizing their success in every technological endeavor. You'll truly become an indispensable part of their operation.
• Prompt Issue Resolution & Communication: Respond promptly and empathetically to client inquiries, swiftly resolving complex system, application, and network issues. You'll ensure clear, effective communication throughout the entire resolution process, keeping clients informed and confident.
• Network Infrastructure Engineering: Expertly engineer, implement, and meticulously maintain complex network infrastructures, continuously optimizing them for peak performance, unwavering reliability, and future scalability.
• Server & Desktop System Management: Build, manage, and sustain robust server and desktop systems. This includes precise desktop imaging, ensuring high-availability applications run seamlessly and securely.
• Tailored Technology Solutions: Design and deliver comprehensive connectivity, robust security, seamless communication, and efficient productivity solutions, meticulously tailored to meet the unique and evolving needs of each client.
• Security Enforcement & Documentation: Establish and rigorously enforce critical security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats. You'll also create and maintain detailed documentation for all network servers, storage devices, hardware, and software configurations, ensuring clarity and traceability.
• Proactive Monitoring System Creation: Design, implement, and maintain sophisticated monitoring systems to proactively identify and address system and network alerts before they escalate into major issues.
• Performance Analysis & Optimization: Continuously monitor and analyze system performance, providing actionable recommendations for strategic capacity planning and optimal resource utilization.
• Professional Documentation & Diagrams: Develop clear, professional supporting documentation and detailed architectural diagrams for innovative technology solutions, ensuring all designs are well-understood and maintainable.
• Specialized Desktop & Server Support: Provide specialized desktop and server support for custom applications and critical network services, encompassing upgrading systems, advanced troubleshooting, and task-specific administration.
• Vendor Collaboration & Solution Development: Collaborate effectively with external vendors to research, develop, and implement highly effective technological solutions, while also expertly resolving complex technical challenges that may arise.
• Hardware & Software Management: Precisely and efficiently install, configure, and repair computer hardware, software, and network systems, ensuring all components are fully functional.
• Hands-on Repair & Replacement: Perform hands-on equipment repair and physical component replacements as needed, getting directly involved to ensure quick fixes and minimal downtime.
• SLA Reporting & Assurance: Generate comprehensive SLA (Service Level Agreement) reports to showcase key performance metrics, ensuring that promises made to clients regarding uptime and support are consistently met and demonstrated.
• Client Training & Empowerment: Deliver engaging and effective training sessions to clients on both new and existing technologies, empowering them to leverage solutions efficiently and independently.
• Dedicated Onsite Partnership: Work directly alongside multiple clients as a trusted partner, maintaining a 100% onsite presence to ensure immediate support and deep understanding of their operations.
• 24/7/365 On-Call Availability: Maintain 24/7/365 on-call availability to ensure continuous client support and rapid issue resolution for any critical incidents that may occur.

Desirable Previous Skills:

We're looking for a highly skilled and dedicated professional with a strong technical foundation and client-focused approach:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, IS Management, or a related field (preferred). This academic background provides a strong theoretical base.
• Advanced Certifications: Possession of advanced certifications such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), MCASAE (Microsoft Certified Architect: Solutions Architect Enterprise), VCAP (VMware Certified Advanced Professional), or equivalent high-level technology credentials (preferred). These demonstrate deep expertise.
• Cybersecurity Certifications: Cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+ or similar (preferred), showcasing a commitment to secure IT practices.
• Technical Troubleshooting Expertise: Strong technical expertise with a proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and efficiently resolve complex computer system issues.
• Exceptional Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to clearly explain technical concepts to both end-users and fellow helpdesk technicians.
• Networking Foundation: Networking knowledge and skills equivalent to a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification (required), indicating a solid understanding of fundamental networking principles.
• Active Directory & Exchange: Proficiency in managing Active Directory and hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange administration.
• Customer Service & Teamwork: Excellent customer service abilities with a strong focus on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.
• Attention to Detail & Follow-Through: Sharp attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to follow through on tasks, ensuring all issues are thoroughly resolved to client satisfaction.
• Foundational Networking Principles: A solid foundation in basic networking principles with the ability to continuously build on this knowledge as new technologies emerge.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click "apply now," and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

Sr. Application Administrator - Machine Learning Platform (Remote / Onsite in various locations)

Posted: June 20, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client, a leader in technology operations, is actively seeking a highly skilled Sr. Application Administrator with a focus on Machine Learning Platforms to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting all employees and ensuring the optimal performance and security of critical applications within the organization's technology landscape.

Location:

While not explicitly stated as hybrid/remote for this specific role, "Remote / Onsite in various locations" is inferred based on typical patterns for such roles in large tech companies. The role's nature allows for flexibility, often managed remotely with occasional collaboration needs.

Essential Functions:

As the Sr. Application Administrator, you will serve as a primary steward for assigned applications, ensuring their seamless operation and strategic alignment. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Application Ownership & Administration: Acting as the primary owner and lead administrator for assigned critical applications, taking full accountability for their lifecycle and performance.
• Expert-Level Support & Troubleshooting: Providing expert-level application and system support to all employees for your assigned applications. This involves adeptly troubleshooting complex issues, swiftly resolving them, or identifying and owning the escalation path to the Systems team or external vendors until resolution is achieved.
• Application Architecture & Integration: Architecting applications to robustly meet evolving business needs. This includes establishing seamless and secure integrations with other critical enterprise applications to ensure end-to-end functionality.
• Best Practices & Security Enforcement: Establishing and enforcing best practices for administering and securing applications, ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational security policies.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Conducting continuous application performance monitoring, thorough evaluation, and strategic optimization to ensure applications run efficiently and effectively.
• Automation & Efficiency: Proposing and leading the implementation of job automation initiatives utilizing scripts and various other tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Solution Implementation: Designing and implementing technical solutions that directly meet or significantly improve specific customer or business needs.
• Third-Party Application Management: Researching, evaluating, and providing expert guidance in the selection of third-party applications. This also includes analyzing, configuring, documenting, implementing, and providing ongoing support for these third-party solutions.
• Root Cause Analysis & Vendor Collaboration: Analyzing application incidents to accurately identify their root cause. You will work closely with the vendor’s product support team to implement sustainable solutions and fixes.
• Process Improvement Leadership: Analyzing existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. You will then lead or direct the implementation of such process enhancements to optimize workflows.
• Metrics, KPIs & SLAs: Collaborating with stakeholders to establish clear, measurable, and sustainable key metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for application performance and support.
• Upgrade & Patch Management: Ensuring the successful installation and rigorous validation of vendor-provided application upgrades and patches, maintaining system currency and security.
• License Management & Budgeting: Monitoring license usage for assigned applications and actively contributing to budgeting for licensing costs. This involves providing metrics on anticipated needs during the budget cycle and submitting procurement requests for additional licenses when required.
• Change Request Processing: Efficiently processing change requests for modifications to application configurations, adhering to established change management procedures.
• Application Roadmap & Prioritization: Maintaining the application roadmap and collaborating with leadership to set strategic priorities for future development and enhancements.
• Status Reporting: Providing timely and accurate status reporting on application health, ongoing projects, and critical issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Project Management: Managing projects focused on building new functionality, workflows, processes, and/or reporting capabilities within the application. This includes full lifecycle involvement from requirements gathering, configuration, testing, user documentation, and training.
• User Documentation & Training: Developing and maintaining all user documentation related to assigned applications, including comprehensive policies and procedures. You will also drive user adoption across the organization through effective user training programs and promotion of best practices.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Maintaining a strong relationship with application vendors to facilitate the resolution of application issues and ensure that needs for new functionality are considered in future product releases.
• Data Integrity & Confidentiality: Supporting the company’s unwavering commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data through secure application administration practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Application Administration Experience: 4+ years of demonstrated professional experience as an application administrator in a complex enterprise environment.
• Data Domain Application Experience: Proven experience with applications in the data domain such as Tableau, Business Objects, or Infoburst.
• Database Familiarity: Familiarity with database applications such as MSSQL and Hadoop.
• Cloud Deployment Experience: Experience in deploying applications to hosted cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling proficient interaction with all levels of management and staff.
• Productivity Tools Knowledge: General knowledge or familiarity with office productivity tools such as Windows OS, MS Office, and Visio.
• ITSM/Collaboration Tools: General knowledge or familiarity with applications such as or similar to JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Workday.
• Vendor Application Support: Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support for vendor-provided applications.
• Mentorship Capability: Must possess a strong capability to coach and mentor junior team members.
• Self-Motivation & Prioritization: A self-starter with the proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Screening Requirements: Ability to pass required background and drug screens.

Enterprise Network Engineer - Arlington, VA (Onsite)

Posted: June 20, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Network Engineer to join their team. As an Enterprise Network Engineer, you'll be an integral part of a Professional Services department, providing crucial support to various agencies within the U.S. Public Sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring successful alignment within the organization's commitment to operational excellence and public service.

Location:

• Location: Arlington, Virginia (This is an Onsite role.)

What's the Job?

As an Enterprise Network Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, optimizing, and delivering critical network solutions for public sector agencies. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Delivery Engagements: Taking the lead on critical delivery engagements, ensuring operational excellence in service delivery execution for complex networking projects.
• Requirements Assessment & Solution Development: Collaborating directly with customers to thoroughly assess their unique requirements and subsequently developing optimized, robust networking solutions tailored to their needs.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Resolution: Providing deep technical expertise and expert guidance to effectively resolve complex customer problems, ensuring network stability and performance.
• Continuous Skill Development: Continuously learning and strengthening your technical skills in relevant networking domains and adjacent technologies, staying ahead of industry advancements.
• Network Architecture & Design: Contributing to the design of secure and scalable network architectures for enterprise and data center environments.
• Implementation & Configuration: Implementing and configuring Cisco network devices, focusing on both hardware and software features.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving complex network connectivity issues and performance bottlenecks.

What's Needed?

We're looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient Enterprise Network Engineer with:

• Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field, combined with 8-10 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Networking.
• Core Networking Understanding: A deep understanding of key technologies and protocols fundamental to Enterprise Networking and modern data center environments.
• Cisco Expertise: Proven technical expertise in Cisco software features and functionality. This includes strong skills in Routing/Switching (R/S) with specific expertise in Nexus 7k, Nexus 9k, and Catalyst 9k series switches.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and compelling presentation skills.
• Preferred Certifications: Industry certifications such as CCIE R/S (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching) or CCIE Data Center are highly preferred.
• Additional Valuable Skills (Plus): Experience with VXLAN, Network Security (e.g., firewalls, access control), Core network technologies, Nexus platform, and Wireless networking is a significant plus.

What's in it for Me?

This role offers compelling opportunities for professional growth and impact within the public sector:

• Impactful Public Service Projects: The unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly support mission-critical public service goals, making a tangible difference.
• Hands-on Experience: Gain extensive hands-on experience and broad exposure to various network infrastructures across diverse agency environments.
• Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of skilled professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in networking.
• Inclusive Culture: Contribute to a company culture that values diversity of thought and actively encourages personal expression and unique perspectives.
• Growth Mindset Company: Be part of an organization that actively embraces digital transformation and fosters a strong growth mindset among its employees.

Benefits & Additives:

Upon completion of a waiting period, consultants are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click "apply now," and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

AI Data Engineer 3 - Redmond, WA (Remote)

Posted: June 19, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Engineering

Our client, a leading player in the technology industry, is actively seeking an AI Data Engineer 3 to join their dynamic team. As an AI Data Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Devices Operations group, directly supporting the innovative Digital Transformation and Services (DTS) team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset, ensuring successful alignment within the organization's fast-paced and forward-thinking environment.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Redmond, WA (This is a Remote role.)
• Pay Range: $56.21 - $60 per hour

What's the Job?

As an AI Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building and scaling data platforms that power AI initiatives and digital transformation. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Data Platform Scaling Initiatives: Driving critical initiatives aimed at helping our robust data platform scale effectively to meet evolving business priorities and significant technology advancements.
• Scalable Data Model & Pipeline Construction: Designing and building highly scalable data models and resilient data pipelines. This involves expertly extracting, loading, and transforming data from diverse sources, while ensuring secure data storage with a strong focus on data quality and strict compliance, primarily within the Azure cloud environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely and effectively with data scientists, data analysts, and other key stakeholders across the organization to deeply understand complex data requirements and deliver innovative, effective, and tailored data solutions.
• CI/CD Implementation & Management: Implementing and meticulously managing CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipelines specifically for data engineering projects, leveraging tools like Azure DevOps to automate deployment and integration.
• Data Governance & Compliance Foresight: Anticipating future data governance needs and proactively designing data modeling and handling procedures. This ensures unwavering compliance with all applicable laws, internal policies, and industry regulations related to data privacy and security.
• Performance Optimization: Identifying and resolving data pipeline bottlenecks to optimize performance and efficiency.

What's Needed?

We're looking for a skilled AI Data Engineer with a strong foundation in data engineering and cloud technologies:

• Data Engineering Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or a similar relevant role.
• Programming Proficiency: Proven proficiency in various programming languages, specifically Python, Scala, or Java, for developing data solutions.
• SQL & Database Expertise: Strong experience with SQL and various database technologies (e.g., relational, NoSQL).
• Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with modern big data technologies and frameworks, such as Hadoop and Spark.
• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What's in it for Me?

This role offers compelling opportunities for professional growth and impact within a leading tech organization:

• Cutting-Edge AI Data Technology: The unique opportunity to work with the very latest Microsoft Copilot data engineering technology, contributing to groundbreaking AI-powered solutions.
• Vnext Platform Development: Direct engagement in the development of the Vnext platform for advanced data engineering and its seamless integration with new Copilot agents.
• Role Extension Potential: This contract role offers a strong chance for extension based on outstanding performance and evolving project needs.
• Collaborative Innovation: Join a highly collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation and continuous technology advancement.
• Agile Development: Active participation in biweekly sprints, providing clear visibility and contribution to monitoring deliverables and timelines within an Agile framework.

Benefits & Additives:

Upon completion of a waiting period, consultants are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click "apply now" and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

Cloudera Platform Engineer - Addison, TX (Onsite)

Posted: June 19, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider, is actively seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Cloudera Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Cloudera Platform Engineer, you will be an integral part of the SDP Solution Center team, directly supporting and driving innovative and impactful data initiatives. The ideal candidate for this pivotal role will possess strong analytical skills, be exceptionally self-motivated, and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with minimal direction, ensuring successful alignment within the organization's dynamic, fast-paced, and forward-thinking environment.

Location:

• Location: Addison, TX (This is a 100% Onsite role.)

What's the Job?

As a Cloudera Platform Engineer, you will be a pivotal force in designing, building, optimizing, and maintaining the core data platform within the Cloudera ecosystem. Your contributions will directly enable the organization's innovative data strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Full Project Ownership & Timely Delivery: Taking full end-to-end ownership of complex project-related tasks, from conceptualization through successful implementation, and meticulously ensuring their timely and successful completion, meeting all defined objectives and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborative Solution Design & Development: Collaborating closely and effectively with Solution Architects and various technology groups across the enterprise to design, develop, and meticulously maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions within the Cloudera ecosystem.
• High-Quality Data Solution Production: Producing consistently high-quality data solutions that are performant, resilient, secure, and reliable. You will adeptly solve complex technical problems related to large-scale data ingestion, processing, storage, and retrieval within the platform.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance: Performing thorough and constructive code reviews for team members, providing insightful feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards, optimize performance, and maintain overall code quality and maintainability.
• Client Engagement & Requirements Translation: Engaging directly and effectively with internal clients and stakeholders to deeply understand their evolving data requirements, translating complex business needs into precise technical specifications and delivering tailored data solutions that exceed expectations.
• Platform Optimization & Stability: Actively contributing to the continuous optimization, tuning, and stability of the Cloudera platform itself, ensuring its health, performance, and scalability. This includes monitoring resource utilization and identifying areas for improvement.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Providing expert-level support and troubleshooting for complex issues arising within the Cloudera environment, including data processing failures, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, platform configurations, operational procedures, and architectural designs to ensure clarity and support ongoing operations.

What's Needed?

We're looking for a highly skilled, experienced, and self-driven engineer with a strong and proven background in modern data platforms and big data technologies:

• Extensive Software & Data Engineering Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with at least 2+ years specifically dedicated to Data Engineering roles in a large-scale environment.
• Cloudera CDP & Hadoop Administration: A strong and in-depth understanding of Cloudera CDP (Cloudera Data Platform) Hadoop Administration, including deep familiarity with its core components and operational best practices. This is coupled with solid knowledge of Unix operating systems and underlying infrastructure components essential for big data environments.
• Big Data Processing Proficiency: Proven, hands-on proficiency in core big data processing technologies, specifically Apache Spark, strong Python programming skills for data manipulation and scripting, and extensive experience with PySpark for scalable data transformations.
• Hadoop Ecosystem Components Expertise: Practical experience and a solid understanding of key Hadoop ecosystem components, particularly Hive (for data warehousing, querying, and schema management) and Impala (for high-performance, interactive queries on large datasets).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective collaboration with technical teams, clear documentation, and articulate interaction with business stakeholders and clients.

What's in it for Me?

This role offers compelling opportunities for significant professional growth, innovation, and direct impact within a leading technology solutions provider:

• Cutting-Edge Data Solutions: The unique opportunity to work daily on cutting-edge data solutions, advanced big data platforms, and complex data engineering challenges, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with data.
• Collaborative & Innovative Environment: Join a highly collaborative and innovative team environment that actively fosters learning, encourages creative problem-solving, and values individual contributions.
• Significant Professional Development: Access to substantial professional growth and development opportunities, enabling you to continuously expand your expertise in the rapidly evolving fields of big data, cloud platforms, and data engineering.
• Diverse Projects & Client Engagement: Engage with a diverse range of challenging projects, gaining exposure to various business domains and working directly with different clients, significantly broadening your experience portfolio.
• Impactful Contributions: Make direct and impactful contributions to initiatives that leverage the power of data to drive critical business value, innovation, and strategic decision-making within the organization.

If this dynamic role aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, and you're eager to contribute to the core data infrastructure of a leading technology firm, click "apply now." A recruiter will be in touch shortly to discuss this excellent opportunity in Addison, TX. We look forward to speaking with you!

DevOps Engineer - Houston, TX (Onsite)

Posted: June 19, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive DevOps Engineer to support several application development teams across a diverse technology landscape. This role will play a key part in automating and optimizing infrastructure and application delivery using Terraform, Azure DevOps, and Git. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices in hybrid cloud environments (Azure & AWS), and be comfortable working with platforms including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) and the Microsoft Power Platform.

Location & Contract Details:

• Location: Houston, TX (This is an Onsite role.)
• Contract Until: May 31, 2026

Position Summary:

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring seamless, automated, and efficient delivery of enterprise applications. You'll work closely with various development teams, providing the foundational infrastructure and robust CI/CD pipelines needed for rapid and secure software releases. Your expertise will be critical in driving the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and GitOps principles across hybrid cloud environments, particularly for Microsoft-centric platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Your contributions will span application delivery, infrastructure automation, and platform operations:

• Application DevOps (Azure DevOps + Git):
  • Design, implement, and meticulously manage CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps. These pipelines will support the automated build, test, and deployment workflows for D365 F&O, Power Platform solutions, and custom applications across various environments.
  • Partner proactively with development teams to fully automate their build, test, and deployment workflows, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
  • Implement effective branching strategies and maintain pristine source control using Git, fostering collaborative and organized development.
  • Manage version control, secure build artifacts, and orchestrate release pipelines for both cloud-native and legacy applications, ensuring traceable and reliable deployments.
  • Coordinate D365 F&O deployments utilizing Lifecycle Services (LCS) and integrate these processes seamlessly with Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform + Cloud):
  • Leverage Terraform extensively to define and provision robust cloud infrastructure components within both Azure and AWS environments.
  • Build, manage, and meticulously maintain reusable IaC (Infrastructure as Code) modules, ensuring they align with internal standards and stringent security requirements.
  • Automate the provisioning of infrastructure for environments directly supporting application teams, encompassing network configurations, compute resources, storage solutions, identity management, and comprehensive monitoring setups.
  • Maintain strict infrastructure versioning and implement GitOps workflows to manage infrastructure deployments declaratively.
• Platform Operations & Support:
  • Manage cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, optimal scalability, and peak performance for all supported applications.
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions utilizing tools such as Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, or relevant third-party tools to provide deep operational insights.
  • Collaborate closely with security and compliance teams to effectively enforce policies related to access control, data handling, and auditability across all infrastructure.
  • Provide essential operational support, meticulously troubleshoot complex deployment issues, and lead thorough root cause analysis efforts when necessary to maintain system stability.

Required Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly proficient and experienced DevOps professional with:

• DevOps Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of direct, hands-on DevOps experience specifically supporting both cloud-native and traditional enterprise applications.
• Azure DevOps Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience with Azure DevOps, including its core components: Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Boards.
• Terraform Proficiency: Proven proficiency in Terraform for implementing Infrastructure as Code across both Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Git Mastery: Expert-level proficiency as a Git user, coupled with a solid understanding and practical application of GitOps practices.
• Microsoft Platform Familiarity: Familiarity with Microsoft D365 F&O build/release processes and a strong understanding of Power Platform ALM (Application Lifecycle Management).
• Scripting Skills: Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for various automation tasks.
• Cloud Services Understanding: A strong understanding of core Azure and AWS services specifically related to compute, networking, identity, and monitoring.
• Secure Environment Management: Experience setting up and managing environment configurations, handling secrets securely, and implementing robust secure deployment practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with the following experience will be at a distinct advantage:

• D365 F&O Lifecycle Services: Direct experience with Lifecycle Services (LCS) for D365 F&O environment management and automating build processes.
• Power Platform DevOps: Exposure to Power Platform DevOps, including automated deployments of Power Apps and Power Automate via Azure DevOps.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)/EKS (Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service).
• Microsoft/Cloud Certifications: Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions, AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator, PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant) or equivalent cloud certifications from AWS.

What You'll Gain:

This role offers compelling opportunities for professional growth and impact:

• The opportunity to directly support and scale enterprise application delivery across multiple critical teams.
• A collaborative, cross-functional team environment that actively encourages innovation and automation.
• A chance to work hands-on with modern cloud and DevOps technologies in a business-critical role that directly impacts operations.
• Dedicated support for professional development and continuous learning, helping you grow your skills.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click "apply now," and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

Platform Data Engineer

Reference Number: 354587 Posted: June 19, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client, a Fortune 50 leader in Financial Services, is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to critical data infrastructure initiatives, shaping the future of data within a top-tier global financial institution. If you're passionate about working with cutting-edge data technologies and thrive in a complex, high-impact environment, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Location:

This role offers significant geographical flexibility, with a wide range of primary locations across the U.S. to choose from, allowing you to select a hub that best suits your lifestyle and preferences. Available locations include:

• West Coast: San Francisco, CA
• Northeast: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Jersey City, NJ; Pennington, NJ; Newark, NJ
• Southwest/Texas: Addison, TX; Plano, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX
• Mountain West: Denver, CO
• Southeast: Atlanta, GA; Kennesaw, GA; Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Jacksonville, FL
• Southwest: Chandler, AZ

What's the Job?

As a Platform Data Engineer, you will be a pivotal force in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data solutions that power critical financial operations. While the original job description didn't explicitly list responsibilities, a Platform Data Engineer in this environment typically would:

• Design and Architect Data Pipelines: Design and build end-to-end data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and transformation of large, complex datasets, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Implement Graph Database Solutions: Utilize and implement solutions leveraging TigerGraph OR Neo4j to model and query complex relationships within financial data, enabling advanced analytics and insights.
• Develop Data Processing Applications: Develop robust data processing applications using Python and Apache Spark (PySpark) for large-scale data manipulation, cleansing, and aggregation.
• Work with Distributed Systems: Engage with Hadoop and other distributed systems for efficient storage and processing of massive datasets.
• Optimize Data Performance: Continuously optimize data architecture and queries to enhance performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure Data Quality and Governance: Contribute to data quality initiatives, ensuring data integrity and adherence to data governance policies within the financial services sector.
• Collaborate on Data Strategy: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand data needs and translate them into effective data platform solutions.
• Troubleshoot Data Issues: Diagnose and resolve complex data-related issues, ensuring data availability and reliability.

What's Needed?

We're looking for a talented and experienced Data Engineer with a strong foundation in modern data technologies. While specific years of experience aren't explicitly listed beyond general industry context for this level of role, candidates should bring proven expertise in:

• Graph Database Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with TigerGraph OR Neo4j for building and managing graph-based data solutions. This is a crucial requirement.
• Strong Python Skills: Proven expertise in Python programming, used for data engineering, scripting, and application development within a data context.
• Big Data Processing: Solid experience with Apache Spark, particularly for large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Scala Proficiency (Highly Valued): Proficiency in Scala, often used in conjunction with Spark for high-performance data transformations.
• Hadoop Ecosystem Experience: Practical experience working within the Hadoop ecosystem for distributed data storage and processing.

What's in it for You?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading Fortune 50 financial institution, offering compelling benefits and growth potential:

• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the core data infrastructure of a global financial leader, impacting critical business decisions and operations.
• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work daily with advanced and cutting-edge data technologies, including specialized graph databases and large-scale big data platforms.
• Extensive Exposure: Gain invaluable exposure to a vast and complex enterprise data ecosystem within a highly regulated financial services environment.
• Geographical Flexibility: Benefit from the unique flexibility to choose from a wide range of desirable locations across the U.S., enhancing your work-life balance.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill development in the rapidly evolving field of data engineering.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic and highly collaborative team of skilled professionals, fostering knowledge sharing and innovation.

If this role aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, and you're eager to make a significant contribution to the data landscape of a Fortune 50 financial services company, click "apply now." We look forward to speaking with talented Platform Data Engineers ready for their next challenge!

Monitoring Automation Engineer

Posted: June 19, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering

We are actively seeking a highly skilled Monitoring Automation Engineer to join our team for a 12-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension. This pivotal role is driven by new funding, as we pivot from a traditional Splunk SME search to focusing on an engineer who can expertly configure and automate monitoring solutions using code, with a solid background in Splunk.

Location & Start Date:

• Targeted Core Locations: Plano, TX, or Jersey City, NJ.
• Remote Option: This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office.
• Targeted Start Date: May/June

What's the Job?

As a Monitoring Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and automating the monitoring pipelines for applications within our Global Markets division. You'll collaborate closely with DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and development teams to ensure our monitoring tools deliver actionable insights into system performance and reliability. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring Pipeline Design & Implementation: Designing and implementing robust monitoring pipelines using industry-leading tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, and OpenTelemetry (OTel).
• Automated Monitoring Tool Deployment: Automating the deployment and configuration of monitoring tools using Terraform for infrastructure as code, Ansible for configuration management, and Jenkins for CI/CD orchestration.
• Configuration & Version Control: Managing monitoring configurations and ensuring strict version control using Bitbucket and handling package management with Artifactory.
• CI/CD Integration: Ensuring seamless integration of monitoring solutions directly into existing CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated validation and alerting.
• Alerting, Logging & Tracing Solutions: Developing and maintaining comprehensive alerting, logging, and tracing solutions to fully support modern observability best practices.
• Optimization: Continuously optimizing monitoring configurations for optimal performance, cost efficiency, and scalability across the enterprise.
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Expertly troubleshooting complex monitoring issues and providing thorough root cause analysis for system incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Documentation: Meticulously documenting monitoring architectures, automation scripts, and established best practices for clarity and knowledge sharing.
• Technology Advancement: Staying consistently updated on new and emerging monitoring technologies and proactively advocating for their strategic adoption and continuous improvements.

Requirements:

We're seeking a highly skilled engineer with a strong foundation in automation and monitoring:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven hands-on experience with Terraform for automating infrastructure deployment.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Demonstrated proficiency in Jenkins for automation orchestration and robust version control tools like Bitbucket.
• Configuration Management: Solid experience with Ansible for automated deployments and system configuration.
• Artifact Management: Practical knowledge of Artifactory for efficient package and artifact management.
• Monitoring & Observability: Direct experience configuring and managing core monitoring and observability platforms such as Splunk, Dynatrace, and OpenTelemetry (OTel).
• Scripting & Automation: Strong proficiency in scripting languages, specifically Python and Bash shell, for developing automation scripts and tools.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional troubleshooting skills for effectively diagnosing complex monitoring and performance issues across distributed systems.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

While not strictly required, candidates with the following will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Experience with Kafka for streaming data and Kubernetes for container orchestration.

What to Expect on Day 1:

You'll hit the ground running as a skilled Monitoring Engineer, ready to design, configure, and maintain monitoring pipelines for critical applications within Global Markets. You'll immediately begin collaborating with DevOps, SRE, and development teams to ensure our monitoring tools provide actionable insights into system performance and reliability, directly impacting business operations.

Interview Process:

• A streamlined 1-2 round interview process. We aim to conduct interviews as early as next week (week of April 14th).

Network / System Engineer (Linux | 2nd Shift | Hybrid – Plano, TX)

Posted: June 19, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering

Now Hiring: We're looking for a skilled Linux System Engineer to join a high-impact team supporting a critical internal platform within a large-scale enterprise environment. You'll help maintain, monitor, and improve a robust Linux infrastructure that supports business-critical applications. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex infrastructure challenges, and enjoy automation, this role is for you.

Location & Shift:

• Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
• Shift: Rotational 2nd Shift | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM CST (including weekends)
• Type: Contract

Interview Process:

• This will involve 2 rounds: 1 virtual, followed by 1 onsite interview in Plano, TX.

About the Role:

This is a mid-to-senior level Linux Systems/Infrastructure Engineer role with a heavy focus on support, maintenance, and automation for large-scale banking infrastructure. While it's not a pure DevOps position, you'll be extensively scripting, automating, monitoring, and collaborating with global teams to ensure our client's critical platforms are up and running smoothly 24/7.

Responsibilities:

As a Linux System Engineer, your key contributions will include:

• System Maintenance & Support: Providing comprehensive support and diligent maintenance for Linux-based enterprise systems, ensuring their stability and performance.
• Production Issue Resolution: Proactively troubleshooting and swiftly resolving production infrastructure issues to minimize downtime and business impact.
• Automation Development: Automating routine and complex tasks using scripting languages like Python, Shell, or configuration management tools like Ansible, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
• System Health Monitoring: Monitoring system health and performance using advanced tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace, identifying anomalies and potential issues.
• Middleware Component Support: Addressing and supporting various middleware components essential for application functionality within the enterprise environment.
• Incident & Problem Management: Actively participating in incident/problem management processes, conducting thorough root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Global Team Collaboration: Collaborating effectively with global teams across different time zones, ensuring seamless operations and knowledge transfer.
• Disaster Recovery & Capacity Analysis: Assisting in disaster recovery planning and conducting crucial capacity analysis to prepare for future growth and potential outages.

Key Skills We’re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Extensive Linux Experience: 7+ years of hands-on Linux engineering experience, demonstrating deep familiarity with various distributions and their configurations.
• Linux OS Internals: A strong understanding of Linux OS internals and advanced troubleshooting methodologies for complex system issues.
• Enterprise Middleware: Proven middleware experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Scripting Proficiency: Solid scripting knowledge in Python, Shell, or Perl for automation and system management.
• Automation Tools: Practical experience with Ansible or similar automation/configuration management tools.
• Monitoring Tools (Bonus): Familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk and Dynatrace is a significant plus.
• Large-Scale Environment Comfort: Comfort and proven ability to work effectively in large-scale enterprise environments, handling complex infrastructure and high demands.

Additional Notes:

• Candidates must be open to rotational shifts, which will include weekends.
• The final interview round will be conducted onsite in Plano, TX.
• We are open to considering candidates with various work authorization statuses.
• Applicants must be comfortable with a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days onsite per week.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Contribute directly to the success of critical infrastructure platforms that underpin the client's core business.
• Work with global teams and gain extensive exposure to complex enterprise environments.
• Engage in a hands-on role utilizing modern automation and monitoring tools.
• Benefit from a stable, long-term opportunity with significant potential for professional growth.

Python Developer

Posted: June 19, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client, a prominent leader in the financial industry, is actively seeking experienced Python Developers to join their dynamic team. As a Python Developer, you'll be an integral part of the application architecture and programming team, providing essential support and expertise across various critical projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proven track record within the financial industry, and a passion for building robust, end-to-end solutions.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)
• Pay Range: $68.26 - $73.68 per hour

What's the Job?

As a Python Developer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and delivering critical applications within the financial sector. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Code Design & Delivery Leadership: Leading the design of high-quality code and overseeing its delivery, including complex integration tasks to ensure seamless system functionality.
• Requirements Adherence: Ensuring that all developed solutions meet stringent functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements, crucial for the financial industry.
• Solution Coding & Unit Testing: Writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code for various solutions, along with comprehensive unit testing to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaising effectively with external vendors and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to gather, understand, and implement data requirements accurately.
• Performance Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analyzing system performance to identify bottlenecks and actively troubleshooting issues within various system engineering domains to ensure optimal operation.
• End-to-End Solution Building: Contributing to the full lifecycle of solutions, from initial design through to deployment and ongoing maintenance.

What's Needed?

We're looking for a highly seasoned and proficient Python Developer with:

• Overall Senior Development Experience: A strong senior development background with 10+ years of overall experience in software development.
• Extensive Python Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• RDBMS Proficiency: 5+ years of experience with SQL Server or an equivalent Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
• Testing Expertise: 5+ years of solid experience in writing and maintaining comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Financial Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years of direct, hands-on experience in the financial industry, demonstrating an understanding of its unique demands and regulations.
• Integration Patterns Understanding: A strong understanding of various integration patterns and best practices.
• End-to-End Solution Design: Proven experience in technical design and building solutions from end-to-end (E2E).
• Quartz Development (Desired): Knowledge of Quartz development is highly desired.

What's in it for Me?

This role offers compelling opportunities for professional growth and impact within a leading financial institution:

• Leading Financial Institution: The chance to work with a prominent and leading financial institution, gaining invaluable industry experience.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive pay rate that reflects your expertise and contributions.
• Industry Expertise: Further enhance your experience and specialization within the dynamic financial industry.
• Challenging Projects: Engage in challenging and exciting projects that push your skills and creativity, providing continuous learning.
• Growth & Development: Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development within a supportive environment.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click "apply now" and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

Principal Software Engineer - Model Inference

Posted: June 19, 2025

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client, a recognized leader in the technology sector, is actively seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Software Engineering department, directly supporting the innovative OpenShift AI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deeply collaborative mindset, and an unbridled passion for innovation, ensuring successful alignment within the organization's forward-thinking and high-impact environment.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Raleigh, NC, or Boston, MA (This is a hybrid role.)
• Salary Range: Competitive

What's the Job?

As a Principal Software Engineer focused on Model Inference, you will play a critical role in advancing the capabilities of AI and Machine Learning platforms. Your key responsibilities will include:

• High-Performance ML Inference Runtime Development: Leading the design, development, and maintenance of a high-quality, high-performing ML inference runtime platform. This platform is crucial for enabling multi-modal and distributed model serving at scale.
• Open-Source Community Contribution: Directly contributing to significant upstream inference runtime communities. This includes active participation in projects and libraries such as vLLM, TGI, PyTorch, OpenVINO, and other relevant open-source initiatives.
• CI/CD Pipeline Maintenance & Optimization: Maintaining and optimizing robust CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) build pipelines specifically for container images. This ensures faster, more secure, reliable, and frequent releases of ML inference components.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication: Effectively coordinating and communicating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear project alignment, transparency, and successful delivery of AI/ML solutions.
• Continuous Learning & AI/ML Advancement: Applying a strong growth mindset by continuously staying up to date with the latest advancements in the rapidly evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). You'll translate these insights into practical applications and improvements.
• Problem Solving: Tackling complex technical challenges related to model serving scalability, performance, and efficiency.

What's Needed?

We're looking for a highly experienced and technically profound individual with:

• Python & PyTorch Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with programming in Python and a deep proficiency in PyTorch, a foundational framework for deep learning.
• Model Optimization Familiarity: Strong familiarity with critical model optimization techniques such as model parallelization, quantization, and memory optimization. This includes practical experience using relevant libraries like vLLM, TGI, and other specialized inference libraries.
• Python Packaging Experience: Proven experience with Python packaging, including building and managing PyPI libraries.
• C++ & CUDA (Bonus): Development experience with C++, especially with the CUDA APIs, is considered a significant advantage, demonstrating capability in high-performance computing for AI.
• Model Inferencing Architectures: A solid understanding of the fundamental principles and architectural patterns behind efficient model inferencing, from single-node to distributed deployments.

What's in it for Me?

This role offers compelling opportunities for significant professional growth and impact:

• Cutting-Edge AI/ML: The unique opportunity to work daily on cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the field.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a highly collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, and mutual support among talented engineers.
• Open-Source Contribution: A direct chance to contribute to significant open-source development communities, making a broader impact on the AI/ML ecosystem.
• Diverse Team Engagement: Engage with a diverse team of exceptionally talented engineers, fostering knowledge exchange and continuous learning.
• Professional Growth: Access to excellent professional growth and development opportunities, supporting your continuous learning journey and career advancement.

If this challenging and rewarding permanent role interests you and you'd like to learn more, click "apply now," and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

Wireless Engineer – Entry-Level Opportunity

Reference Number: 360830

Posted: June 19, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Launch Your Wireless Engineering Career! Are you passionate about wireless networking and eager to significantly grow your skills in a real-world, enterprise environment? Join a forward-thinking team at eStreetSecurity as an Entry-Level Wireless Engineer, where you'll support complex, enterprise-scale wireless infrastructure projects across the U.S. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience and receive mentorship from industry experts, working with cutting-edge tools like Ekahau AI Pro and Cisco Catalyst platforms. This is a long-term contract opportunity.

Location & Employment:

• Location: Raleigh/Durham, NC (This is a Hybrid/Remote role with up to 30% U.S. Travel required.)
• Employment Type: Long-Term Contract via eStreetSecurity

Perks:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay Accrual
• Full Benefits
• Career Growth Support

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual ready to kickstart their wireless engineering career:

• Experience Level: 1–3 years of experience in networking or wireless roles.
• RF Tool Familiarity: Familiarity with RF survey tools (Ekahau preferred).
• Cisco Basics: A basic understanding of Cisco APs and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).
• Growth Mindset: A strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously expand your technical skills.
• Travel Willingness: Willingness to travel (approximately 1–2 weeks/month on average) to various project sites across the U.S.

What You'll Do:

As an Entry-Level Wireless Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience across various aspects of wireless network deployment and optimization:

• RF Survey Execution: Conduct hybrid RF surveys (combining predictive modeling with on-site validation) to gather essential data for network design.
• Wireless Design Tools: Utilize Ekahau AI Pro and Sidekick I/II for comprehensive wireless network design and analysis.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze RF data collected from surveys and contribute to delivering actionable reports and documentation.
• Wireless Solution Implementation: Assist in the design and implementation of wireless solutions using Cisco Catalyst 91xx APs, 9800 WLCs, and associated antenna systems.
• Remote Support & Consulting: Provide remote design support and assist with customer-facing consulting, learning to translate technical concepts for clients.
• PDI Contributions: Contribute to wireless Plan, Design, Implement (PDI) activities, participating from conceptualization through successful execution.

Skills & Technologies:

Core Skills:

• RF Survey & Predictive Design Analysis
• Ekahau AI Pro + Sidekick
• Cisco Catalyst Wireless (91xx/98xx IOS-XE)
• RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) and Hybrid Design Methodology

Bonus Skills (Highly Valued):

• Cisco 9800 Series WLC / Meraki
• Python scripting & Excel automation
• Splunk (for wireless telemetry analytics)
• Cisco DNAC / Catalyst Center

Why Join eStreetSecurity?

• Long-Term Stability: Enjoy long-term contract stability with consistent hours, providing peace of mind as you build your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from weekly pay, a full benefits package, and holiday pay accrual.
• Real-World Experience: Gain invaluable U.S. travel exposure and hands-on experience with diverse enterprise wireless projects.
• Tools & Mentorship: Access to premium tools, direct mentorship from senior engineers, and robust career development support.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow your skills, contribute to significant projects, and shape your future in wireless technology at scale.

If this exciting entry-level opportunity interests you and you'd like to learn more, click "apply now" and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you and helping you launch your wireless engineering career!

Senior Wireless Engineer

Posted: June 19, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Lead the Future of Wireless Innovation! Are you a seasoned wireless professional ready to take on complex, enterprise-scale projects? Join a high-impact team as a Senior Wireless Engineer, where you'll lead the design, deployment, and optimization of advanced wireless and RTLS (Real-Time Location System) solutions across the U.S. Work with top-tier clients, cutting-edge tools like Ekahau AI Pro, and the latest Cisco Catalyst platforms. This is a long-term contract opportunity via Experis.

Location & Employment:

• Location: Raleigh/Durham, NC (This is a Hybrid/Remote role with up to 30% U.S. Travel required.)
• Employment Type: Long-Term Contract via Experis

Perks:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay Accrual
• Full Benefits
• Career Growth Support

What You Bring:

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced wireless professional with:

• Extensive Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in wireless and RTLS deployments.
• RF Survey Mastery: Mastery of hybrid RF survey methodologies (combining predictive modeling with on-site validation).
• Ekahau Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency with Ekahau AI Pro and Sidekick I/II.
• Cisco Wireless Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 91xx APs, 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), and various antenna systems.
• Consulting & Mentorship: A strong consulting presence, capable of engaging with clients, and the ability to mentor junior engineers, fostering their development.
• Automation Skills: Experience automating wireless reporting and analysis using tools and languages like Python, Excel, and Splunk.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Wireless Engineer, your contributions will be pivotal in delivering robust wireless solutions:

• RF Survey Leadership: Leading and executing comprehensive hybrid RF surveys across diverse and complex environments.
• Network Design & Optimization: Designing and optimizing high-performance wireless networks utilizing Ekahau and Cisco platforms.
• Documentation & Analysis: Delivering detailed RF analysis reports and creating actionable design documentation that guides implementation.
• Enterprise Solution Architecture: Architecting and implementing enterprise-grade wireless solutions, including advanced RTLS capabilities.
• Remote Design & Client Consulting: Providing expert-level remote design support and direct client-facing consulting, translating technical details into business solutions.
• Wireless PDI Initiatives: Driving wireless PDI (Plan, Design, Implement) initiatives from conceptualization through successful completion.

Technologies & Tools:

Core Expertise:

• Ekahau AI Pro + Sidekick I/II
• Cisco Catalyst Wireless (91xx/98xx IOS-XE)
• RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) and Hybrid Design Methodology
• RF Survey & Predictive Design Analysis

Preferred Add-ons (Highly Valued):

• Cisco DNAC / Catalyst Center
• Meraki Wireless Solutions
• Python scripting & Excel automation
• Splunk for wireless telemetry analytics

Why Join Experis?

• Long-Term Stability: Enjoy long-term contract stability with consistent hours, providing peace of mind.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from weekly pay and a full benefits package.
• Travel Opportunities: Paid holidays and engaging travel opportunities (typically 1–2 weeks/month).
• Access to Resources: Gain access to premium tools, work with high-profile enterprise clients, and collaborate within a supportive engineering team.
• Leadership & Influence: Opportunities to lead projects, mentor aspiring engineers, and directly shape wireless strategy at scale.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click "apply now" and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!