Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS) - Contract

About us:

Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients.  Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.

The Role:

As a DevOps Engineer (AWS Focused), you’ll design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure that powers our clients’ cloud-native applications. You’ll leverage AWS, GitLab CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and OpenTofu to create scalable, secure, and automated deployment pipelines. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of AWS architecture and deployment automation. You will collaborate closely with developers, architects, and project managers to ensure reliable, high-performing environments for client solutions. This position is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week onsite in Agoura Hills, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage scalable, secure environments on AWS (EC2, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch).
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code with OpenTofu and Terraform.
• Automate environment provisioning, scaling, and deployments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Define and enforce security and compliance best practices (IAM, VPC, encryption, backups).
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to streamline DevOps workflows.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical systems support.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related role.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, ECS/Fargate, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Proficient in GitLab CI/CD pipeline configuration and deployment automation.
• Experience with OpenTofu or Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of Linux administration and networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• AWS Certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, or Ansible.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Datadog.
• Experience with multi-account or multi-region AWS setups.
• Familiarity with cost optimization and observability practices.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid work model (2 days onsite in Agoura Hills)

Compensation: 

• Hourly Rate: $80- $100 USD/hour 

Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR