PTR Global ยท 4 days ago
Senior Software Systems Engineer
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$45/hr - $49/hr
5+ years expPTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Systems Engineer to lead the development and management of their automation platform ecosystem, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining automation and orchestration platforms for optimal performance and reliability.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and administer automation platforms such as Terraform Enterprise, Ansible Automation Platform, Vault, and Packer
Collaborate with development, operations, security, and COE teams to ensure seamless integration and secure automation practices
Establish and develop operational standards, documentation, and lifecycle management processes
Integrate self-service, CMDB, platform security, secrets management, observability, and other solutions
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize platforms for high availability and resilience
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
Provide guidance and training to other engineers on automation platforms and related technologies
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automation platforms, containerization, and cloud-native architectures
Provide supplemental support for VMWare vSphere/VCF and Kubernetes/Container platforms, including deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and security updates
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to address system and technology issues
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform operations
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience administering automation or IaC platforms (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Proven expertise in automation platform deployment and administration (Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, etc.)
Strong understanding of platform automation architecture, components, and ecosystem
Proficiency in scripting and troubleshooting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Experience with system reliability and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
Knowledge of security and access management (SSO, RBAC, PKI)
Background in infrastructure lifecycle management and capacity planning
Solid foundation in infrastructure, including database, networking, DNS, load balancing, storage, and backup concepts
Experience in agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Familiarity with container orchestration and cloud-native tooling (Helm, ArgoCD, Flux)
Preferred
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
AWS/Azure/GCP Associate Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K contributions
PTO
Sick leave
Other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities
Company
PTR Global
Engage with the largest Latina-owned IT & Professional staffing provider in the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase