IT Systems Engineer (contract)
KPMG
RemoteRemote$78 - $88 an hourContract
Job Description
Responsibilities:
• The Cloud Platform / DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operating CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• This role focuses on infrastructure provisioning, platform reliability, automation, and secure deployment of cloud native workloads.
• The engineer will work closely with application, data, and security teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and observable platforms across environments.
• Terraform build experience. Google Cloud Platform. Infrastructure as Code. Google cloud build.
• Key responsibilities include CI/CD pipeline creation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GKE cluster operations, and managing core GCP services such as Pub/Sub, API Gateway, logging, and monitoring.
• Design, implement, and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of new technologies and systems.
• Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support to end-users, addressing and resolving any IT-related issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance system performance and security.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an IT Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, server administration, and system security.
• Proficient in implementing and managing virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their associated services.
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KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.
KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.
KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Rate Range
78 - 88 USD hourly
• The Cloud Platform / DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operating CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• This role focuses on infrastructure provisioning, platform reliability, automation, and secure deployment of cloud native workloads.
• The engineer will work closely with application, data, and security teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and observable platforms across environments.
• Terraform build experience. Google Cloud Platform. Infrastructure as Code. Google cloud build.
• Key responsibilities include CI/CD pipeline creation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GKE cluster operations, and managing core GCP services such as Pub/Sub, API Gateway, logging, and monitoring.
• Design, implement, and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of new technologies and systems.
• Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support to end-users, addressing and resolving any IT-related issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance system performance and security.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an IT Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, server administration, and system security.
• Proficient in implementing and managing virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their associated services.
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KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.
KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.
KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Rate Range
78 - 88 USD hourly