Senior Technology Analyst

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Senior Technology Analyst for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Work arrangement:

Work location: Fully onsite in Columbia, SC
Duration: 11 months, contract to hire potential, W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance (Public Trust).

Position summary:

Serve as a subject matter expert across public and private cloud platforms, contributing to design, build, integration, administration, and troubleshooting activities
Collaborate closely with application teams, infrastructure partners, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, resilient cloud solutions
Build, enhance, and maintain cloud-native services using AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Linux-based platforms
Apply strong technical judgment to solve complex problems while balancing security, performance, and operational excellence
Gather, refine, and translate business and technical requirements into actionable cloud solutions
Leverage emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve platform capabilities and developer experience
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and team-first support

Required technologies:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Cloud (core services, networking, security, and compute)
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) on-prem and/or managed offerings
Kubernetes and modern containerization practices for application deployment and operations
Linux-based operating systems with strong command-line proficiency

Preferred technologies:

GitOps-based workflows and configuration management practices
CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, test, and deployment activities
Familiarity with DevOps and Agile/Scrum delivery models
Scripting and automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible) used to improve reliability and efficiency
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and tools
Enterprise application development experience

Minimum required work experience:

7 years with specific knowledge of the technologies, products, and/or processes to be supported.
3 years directly supporting those technologies, products, and/or processes (may be concurrent).

Additional skills:

Clear communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable, actionable language for diverse audiences
Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and disciplines; success is defined by team outcomes, not individual heroics
Humility: Open to feedback, continuous learning, and shared problem-solving; values collective success over individual recognition
Cultural leadership: Actively contributes to positive team dynamics, trust, and psychological safety
DevOps mindset: Embraces accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership as critical enablers of innovation

About the team:

The Hybrid Cloud team consists of approximately 14 highly skilled technicians focused on delivering enterprise cloud services at scale
Operates at the intersection of infrastructure, application, and business teams to enable high-value, cloud-native solutions

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 11 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jason at Jason.Slabaughdppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00261).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00261

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

DPP® specializes in placing highly qualified information technology professionals in both contingent and direct hire opportunities in private industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, utilities, energy, manufacturing, federal and state government...

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/