systems engineer (chicago, il).

job summary:
**must be local- Chicago, IL (3 days/ week onsite)**

**W2 only; no C2C, no sponsorship**

System Engineer builds and maintains Non-Prod and Production environments, supports system/application rollouts, responds to and troubleshoots escalated environmental issues, informs/advises application managers and stakeholders (Development, Release Management) about new environment build out progress and implementation, conducts technical analysis, and produces recommendations.

• Design, implement and manage CI/CD pipelines.
  
  
• Automate deployment processes using Ansible and custom scripts.
  
  
• Manage version control, ensuring integrity and managing project conflicts.
  
  
• Supports application releases by performing pre and post implementation tasks, coordinating tasks with multiple cross-functional teams.
  
  
• Supports Infrastructure Maintenance and Operation routines such as Patching, Monitoring/Alerting and Upgrading.
  
  
• Supports Networking design and implementation activities as Load-Balancing, DNS, Firewall etc.
  
  
• Supports operations of Java based IAM applications.
  
  
• Experience in Apache web servers, Weblogic, Oracle Database.

Required Skill:

• DevOps, Ansible, Jenkins, Automation
  
  
• Hands on experience in designing, implementing, and delivering infrastructure on Container platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes and/or Docker Swarm
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Reproducibility, Traceability, Concurrent Development strategies
  
  
• strong Infrastructure experience (Provisioning, Service Configuration, Orchestration, Monitoring etc).
  
  
• Experience and understanding of Networking concepts; Load-Balancing, DNS, Firewall.
  
  
• Experience with deploying, trouble-shooting JAVA applications and supporting infrastructure such as Weblogic, Apaches, Oracle DB. Experience in Ansible automation process is a plus.

Experience with:

• Ansible automation
  
  
• Application servers (Weblogic, Tomcat etc.)
  
  
• Linux OS, shell scripting
  
  
• Java
  
  
• Containers (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker)
  
  
• SQL
  
  
• Profiling (AppDynamics, DynaTrace etc)
  
  
• Splunk
  
  
• Network (LB, WAF, Firewall etc.)
  
  
• Github/BitBucket

 
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $55 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Design, implement and manage CI/CD pipelines.
  
  
• Automate deployment processes using Ansible and custom scripts.
  
  
• Manage version control, ensuring integrity and managing project conflicts.
  
  
• Supports application releases by performing pre and post implementation tasks, coordinating tasks with multiple cross-functional teams.
  
  
• Supports Infrastructure Maintenance and Operation routines such as Patching, Monitoring/Alerting and Upgrading.
  
  
• Supports Networking design and implementation activities as Load-Balancing, DNS, Firewall etc.
  
  
• Supports operations of Java based IAM applications.
  
  
• Experience in Apache web servers, Weblogic, Oracle Database.

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) (5 years of experience is required)

Java (5 years of experience is required)

DevOps (7 years of experience is required)

Continuous Improvement (5 years of experience is required)

ansible (5 years of experience is required)

Network (3 years of experience is required)

container platforms (5 years of experience is required)

SQL (4 years of experience is required)

github/bitbucket (3 years of experience is required)

oracle database (4 years of experience is required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.