DevOps Engineer

Kforce Inc is looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer to support a critical automation initiative aimed at reducing reliance on a third-party IT operations provider. The role involves designing and maintaining automation solutions, managing AWS Systems Manager automation, and collaborating with application teams to understand automation needs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain automation solutions to streamline IT and application operations
• Develop and manage AWS Systems Manager (SSM) automation, including:
• Writing and maintaining SSM Automation Documents (YAML)
• Orchestrating scripts and workflows across environments
• Scheduling automation to run on a recurring basis (e.g., weekly)
• Expand automation beyond current scope, including:
• OS patching (already in place for core applications)
• Future-state database patching automation
• Create and maintain Lambda functions, preferably using Python
• Build and support GitLab pipelines
• Work across Windows and Linux servers, both on-prem and in the cloud
• Collaborate closely with application teams to understand automation needs
• Document automation workflows, including application start/stop procedures
• Support emerging initiatives around DevOps AI agents later this year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in DevOps automation roles
• Strong Scripting Experience In
• Bash
• Windows PowerShell
• Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS Systems Manager
• Experience writing YAML-based automation/orchestration documents
• Experience working across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal hand-holding
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear project visibility and updates
• Experience with Datadog or similar monitoring/observability tools
• Experience with DevOps AI agents or AI-driven automation
• Background supporting enterprise-scale automation initiatives