RQ- Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

About the job RQ08446 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

Description

• Provide highly specialized senior technical knowledge and coordinate administration, monitoring, management, and implementation of configuration management and automation of processes.
• Provide expertise in working with the right tools and processes to build an efficient and effective automated environment for Dev Ops.
• Develop and implement lifecycle management and vulnerability management best practices for Linux and containerized environments such as Ubuntu and Docker.
• Automate Linux and Docker infrastructure, including integration with orchestration and automation systems using Ansible and Jenkins.
• Maintain configuration management to track software and operating system configurations.
• Write code to replace manual infrastructure provisioning.
• Create automated processes for system monitoring and alerting on downtimes, errors, and similar events.
• Configure containerized applications in an enterprise environment.
• Work with VMware-based virtualization and cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Deliver high quality technical documentation – upgrade documents, run books, etc.

This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" as consultants may be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager's discretion.

• Ubuntu / Red Hat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience
• Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance
• Management and monitoring of Docker-based workloads
• Automation utilizing Python, Ansible and Jenkins
• Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox
• Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware and Cisco Hyperflex

• Experience with projects relating to 24x7 critical environments and operations

• Ability to work in an agile dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
• Highly self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities

• Ubuntu / Red Hat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience
• Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance
• Management and monitoring of Docker-based workloads
• Automation utilizing Python, Ansible and Jenkins
• Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox
• Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware and Cisco Hyperflex

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. HSC may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2026, for up to one additional extension term of one year. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

The resource needed till March 31, 2027, will include an option to extend, at the same rate, till March 31, 2027 if  Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources is also extended for a further one year, else an RFS under the Successor VOR will be issued for the services required April 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.