Contract DevOps Engineer

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted October 14, 2025 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing Global IT Consulting and Executive Search providers with offices in Naperville IL; Chicago IL; Tyson's Corner VA and Hyderabad India. 

Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies throughout the world. We look to our large recruiting team to continue to build upon the high standards we have set and ways to continually improve our recruiting process around the speed and quality of the resources we deliver. The Sonoma team prides itself on best model for delivery of IT Resources in a 24/7 model, our high level of professionalism and integrity which enables us to create long-term, meaningful relationships with our clients. 

Job Title : DevOps Engineer (Contract)
Onsite at client:  80%
Start: ASAP

 Requirements:
•    4+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator with at least 2 years supporting a highly-available, 24x7 production environments.



Prior experience:
•    Production operations and software engineering background with a passion for delivering high-performance, quality software
•    Experience with public cloud, specifically AWS. A “cloud-first” mentality is essential.
•    Fluency in Bash and Python with a focus on development and delivery of infrastructure as a service.
•    Deep understanding in the operation, tuning and support of web-based service delivery systems.
•    Advanced knowledge of network security, communications protocols, troubleshooting commands and tools.
•    Expertise in network and application monitoring and alerting systems.
•    Knowledge of encryption technologies: IPSec, SSL, SSH.
•    Clear understanding of the software development lifecycle.
•    Familiarity with database technologies and system requirements.
•    Ability to work independently and also as a member of a small team.
•    Strong analytical and strategic skills


Sonoma Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Manage Linux environments, support high-availability systems, automate deployments, monitor performance, ensure security in cloud environment

Job title

DevOps Engineer

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

information technology

Location requirements

Onsite in Chicago, IL, 80%; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

LinuxAWSBashPythonnetwork securitymonitoringencryption

Preferred skills

web systemsdatabase technologiessoftware development lifecycleteamworkanalytical skills

Specializations

cloudsystem administrationnetwork securityautomationinfrastructure as code
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City