Position: DevOps Engineer Specialist (Tech Lead)
Location: McLean, VA (Candidates local to MD/VA/DC preferred)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire (W-2 only)
Job Description:
Our client is looking for a DevOps Tech Lead with a strong architectural mindset. This is a strategy and visualization-heavy role, not a hands-on coding position. You'll help drive cloud modernization by building clear, high-impact technical diagrams, automation maps, and executive-level reports. You’ll bridge the gap between engineering and leadership, translating complex systems into clear stories that drive decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design high-quality PowerPoint presentations to articulate visions, solutions, and architectural strategies
Create technical diagrams using Visio, Draw.io, and MindManager
Work in a DevOps/Agile environment using Jira, Confluence, and AWS
Build visualizations like integration maps, capability heatmaps, and CI/CD flows
Support infrastructure automation efforts using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes
Extract and analyze metrics from Jira, ServiceNow, and other DevOps tools to tell a clear automation journey story
Collaborate across teams to align tooling, security, and process modernization
Must-Have Skills:
7+ years of experience in DevOps roles
5+ years working with PowerPoint, Visio, Jira, Confluence, and Agile tools
Strong ability to design technical diagrams and simplify complex systems for executive consumption
Deep understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with cloud tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS
Preferred Skills:
Background in Python, Java, or scripting (not for coding, but for understanding integrations)
Experience with Draw.io, MindManager, and UI/UX diagramming tools
Fintech or financial services experience
Container tech familiarity: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EC2
Knowledge of security and monitoring tools: CyberArk, Vault, Splunk, ELK, Nagios
Tools & Tech Environment
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, Bamboo
Cloud: AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation
Monitoring/Security: Splunk, ELK, HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk
Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow
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- Location:
- Mclean, VA, United States