What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infrastructure Automation Engineer position at TEKsystems?
Description
We are seeking an expert Contract Infrastructure Automation Engineer to execute a critical set of projects focused on automating and scaling our core data infrastructure platforms (Kafka, Cassandra, RDS, Postgres, Elasticache) primarily within the AWS cloud environment. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python, and advanced CI/CD practices.
Role will be 60% operations and 40% development so, need strong skills in both. The ideal candidate must be a highly proficient individual contributor with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Skills & Qualifications
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
We are seeking an expert Contract Infrastructure Automation Engineer to execute a critical set of projects focused on automating and scaling our core data infrastructure platforms (Kafka, Cassandra, RDS, Postgres, Elasticache) primarily within the AWS cloud environment. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python, and advanced CI/CD practices.
Role will be 60% operations and 40% development so, need strong skills in both. The ideal candidate must be a highly proficient individual contributor with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Skills & Qualifications
- Infrastructure as Code - Deep, hands-on experience with Terraform (resource provisioning) and Ansible (configuration management).
- Cloud Expertise - Mandatory, extensive, hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Automation Core - Expert proficiency in Python for infrastructure scripting and API integration (e.g., Boto3).
- CI/CD & DevOps - Expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines, specifically with Jenkins.
- Platform Knowledge - Practical experience automating operations for distributed data platforms (e.g., Kafka, Cassandra, RDS, Elasticache).
- Project Execution - Proven ability to execute, deliver, and document complex technical projects autonomously.
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $55 - $60