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29 results for Cloud Engineer in Arlington, VA

Cloud Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and securing our cloud infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft Azure and related technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, and cloud monitoring tools to ensure the safety and compliance of our systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user and group management, conditional access policies, and privileged identity governance.<br>• Configure and oversee Microsoft Intune for device compliance, configuration profiles, and application deployment across various platforms.<br>• Monitor and respond to security incidents using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender solutions.<br>• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security principles, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance standards.<br>• Support hybrid identity environments, including Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync, ensuring seamless integration.<br>• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for security and cloud operations.<br>• Conduct security assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with audit teams to support compliance requirements and maintain security controls.<br>• Provide operational troubleshooting and support for endpoint management and cloud security solutions.
  • 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Falls Church, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cloud Developer
  • Herndon, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cloud Developer to join our team in Herndon, Virginia. This is a Contract position where you will take on a leadership role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure automation, with a focus on security and scalability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, GitHub, and Jenkins, ensuring integration of security and quality checks.<br>• Develop and maintain reusable infrastructure automation solutions using tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.<br>• Oversee container orchestration efforts using Kubernetes and manage cloud-native services on AWS GovCloud.<br>• Establish and promote enterprise-level DevSecOps reference architectures and reusable pipeline templates.<br>• Integrate security controls, automated testing, and quality gates into all stages of the software development lifecycle.<br>• Guide platform engineering teams in creating sustainable, automated solutions for deployment and environment configurations.<br>• Ensure compliance with Zero Trust architecture principles, including identity, network, and data protection.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based solutions that align with organizational goals.<br>• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevSecOps squads, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.<br>• Drive the adoption of state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to enhance system performance and security.
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 67.92 - 71.52 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 68.01 - 74.51 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 70 - 100 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Platform Specialist)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 2 days onsite near K Street/Penn Quarter)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Experience Level:</strong> Mid-to-Senior (4+ years)</p><p>The Mission</p><p>Your goal is to make software delivery invisible. You will design and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that our engineering teams use to deploy applications. You aren&#39;t just a &quot;support&quot; person; you are a builder who treats &quot;Infrastructure as Code&quot; as a product. Your focus will be on transitioning from traditional CI/CD to <strong>autonomous, self-healing pipelines.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 62.05 - 68.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 68.27 - 74.24 USD / Hourly
  • Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
Software Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Job Title: Software Engineer (Microsoft Stack / .NET)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC </p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Tech Focus:</strong> .NET 10/11, Azure, Blazor, and AI-Integration</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>You will be responsible for designing and developing the next generation of enterprise applications that power the District’s most critical industries. In 2026, our &quot;Microsoft Stack&quot; isn&#39;t just about the backend; it&#39;s a full-stack journey using <strong>Blazor</strong> for interactive UIs, <strong>.NET Aspire</strong> for cloud-ready distribution, and <strong>Azure OpenAI</strong> to build intelligent features directly into the business workflow.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 92 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 92 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Falls Church, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 95 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 92 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cyber Security Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 83 - 88 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Security Engineer to provide expert cyber domain guidance across compliance, vulnerability assessment, cyber defense, and incident response activities. This position supports a highly technical environment requiring hands‑on security engineering, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring across systems with varying classification levels. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead or guide other technical staff in cyber‑related initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cyber Security Engineering &amp; Analysis</p><ul><li>Conduct and review complex cybersecurity assessments</li><li>Identify system vulnerabilities and areas of non‑compliance with cybersecurity standards</li><li>Recommend mitigation strategies and risk‑reduction approaches</li><li>Perform research, evaluation, and development in advanced cybersecurity areas</li></ul><p>Security Operations &amp; Monitoring</p><ul><li>Perform and maintain vulnerability scans, generating clear reports for leadership</li><li>Track and report Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance</li><li>Support incident response teams with domain-specific expertise</li><li>Maintain a library of security audit tools and related testing processes</li></ul><p>Risk Management &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Review and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation</li><li>Manage and report Plan of Action &amp; Milestones (POA&amp;M) compliance</li><li>Review Certification &amp; Accreditation (C&amp;A) documentation for compliance and completeness</li><li>Ensure systems adhere to agency standards, regulatory frameworks, and RMF requirements</li></ul><p>Technical Leadership &amp; Collaboration</p><ul><li>Provide cybersecurity guidance to penetration testers, analysts, incident handlers, and support teams</li><li>Lead or support integration of cyber requirements into IT and communication systems</li><li>Assist with managing networks and systems across multiple classification environments</li><li>Coordinate with cross‑functional engineering teams and mentor technical staff</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Cyber Security Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 100 - 105 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide hands‑on cyber expertise across compliance, vulnerability management, incident response, and secure systems engineering. The role supports complex networks and systems (including multi‑classification environments), integrates cybersecurity into IT/communications platforms, and guides cross‑functional technical teams. This position is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires eligibility for a Public Trust.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cyber Engineering &amp; Analysis</p><ul><li>Conduct and review technical cybersecurity assessments.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities and non‑compliance with cybersecurity standards; recommend mitigations.</li><li>Perform research, design evaluation, technical development, and system integration planning.</li></ul><p>Security Operations &amp; Monitoring</p><ul><li>Perform and maintain vulnerability scans; produce clear reports and metrics.</li><li>Track and report IAVM (Information Assurance Vulnerability Management) compliance.</li><li>Maintain a curated library of security audit tools and procedures for testing, internal audits, incident response, and diagnosis.</li></ul><p>Risk Management &amp; Authorization</p><ul><li>Maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) records and supporting artifacts.</li><li>Manage and report POA&amp;M (Plan of Action &amp; Milestones) compliance.</li><li>Review C&amp;A (Certification &amp; Accreditation) documentation for completeness and compliance.</li></ul><p>Architecture, Integration &amp; Leadership</p><ul><li>Integrate cybersecurity requirements with IT and communications systems.</li><li>Guide/coordinate activities of penetration testers, incident handlers, cyber analysts, and product support teams.</li><li>Lead or contribute to complex cyber, engineering, and architecture tasks; mentor technical staff as needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>I’m building a world-class team to power our next generation of data products. We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer who knows AWS inside and out—someone who can <strong>design secure, scalable data pipelines</strong>, <strong>own ETL/ELT workflows</strong>, <strong>engineer cloud data infrastructure</strong>, and <strong>deliver dimensional and semantic models</strong> that our analysts, data scientists, and applications can trust.</p><p>You’ll work closely with product, security, platform engineering, and analytics to move our architecture toward a <strong>real-time, governed, cost-aware</strong>, and <strong>highly automated</strong> data ecosystem.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Design &amp; build end-to-end pipelines</strong> on AWS (batch and streaming) using services like <strong>Glue, EMR, Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis, MSK</strong>, and <strong>Fargate</strong>.</li><li><strong>Develop robust ETL/ELT</strong> (PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, Python) for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at scale.</li><li><strong>Own data storage &amp; processing layers</strong>: <strong>S3 (Lake/Lakehouse), Redshift (or Snowflake on AWS), DynamoDB</strong>, and <strong>Athena</strong> with strong partitioning, compaction, and performance tuning.</li><li><strong>Implement data models</strong> (3NF, dimensional/star, Data Vault, Lakehouse medallion) for analytics and operational workloads.</li><li><strong>Engineer secure infrastructure-as-code</strong> with <strong>Terraform</strong> (or <strong>CDK</strong>) across multi-account setups; implement CI/CD via <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> or <strong>AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline</strong>.</li><li><strong>Harden security &amp; governance</strong>: use <strong>IAM</strong>, <strong>Lake Formation</strong>, <strong>KMS</strong>, <strong>Secrets Manager</strong>, <strong>VPC/PrivateLink</strong>, <strong>GLUE Catalog</strong>, and fine-grained access controls. Partner with SecOps on compliance (e.g., <strong>SOC 2</strong>, <strong>FedRAMP</strong>, <strong>HIPAA</strong> depending on dataset).</li><li><strong>Observability &amp; reliability</strong>: build monitoring with <strong>CloudWatch</strong>, <strong>OpenTelemetry</strong>, and data quality checks (e.g., <strong>Great Expectations</strong>, <strong>Deequ</strong>), implement SLOs and alerts.</li><li><strong>Champion best practices</strong>: code reviews, testing (unit/integration), documentation, runbooks, and blameless postmortems.</li><li><strong>Mentor</strong> mid-level engineers and collaborate on architectural decisions, standards, and technical roadmaps.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Since it’s 2026, the Data Engineering landscape in DC has shifted heavily toward <strong>Cloud-Native architectures</strong> and <strong>GenAI-ready pipelines</strong>. Robert Half typically recruits for both their internal corporate teams and their high-end consulting arm (Protiviti).</p><p>Here is a tailored job description based on current 2026 market standards and Robert Half’s specific hiring trends in the District.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – Downtown DC Office)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Contract-to-Hire</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren&#39;t just &quot;moving data&quot;; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions to support data and analytics initiatives. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and engineering solutions to support analytics and integrate new data sources.<br>• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external vendors to evaluate and implement reliable, scalable, and secure technologies.<br>• Create efficient, automated processes to handle repetitive data management tasks.<br>• Conduct targeted data manipulation and analysis across diverse datasets.<br>• Implement advanced security measures within data warehouses and analytics platforms to counter evolving threats.<br>• Document technical processes and solutions to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.<br>• Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure scalability and reliability.<br>• Stay updated on emerging data engineering trends and incorporate them into workflows.
  • 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z
Storage Engineer (IPv6 Support)
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Storage &amp; IPv6 Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise storage systems within an IPv6‑enabled network environment. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability of storage infrastructure while supporting both IPv4 and IPv6 configurations.</p><p>The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with SAN/NAS environments, backup and disaster recovery operations, and storage performance monitoring, along with a solid understanding of IPv6 networking concepts.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Storage Administration &amp; Management</p><ul><li>Configure, administer, and maintain enterprise storage systems including:</li><li>SAN</li><li>NAS</li><li>Direct Attached Storage (DAS)</li><li>Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of storage environments</li><li>Monitor storage capacity, health, and performance metrics</li><li>Identify and resolve storage bottlenecks and performance issues</li></ul><p>Backup &amp; Disaster Recovery</p><ul><li>Implement, manage, and validate backup solutions</li><li>Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures</li><li>Ensure data integrity, availability, and recoverability</li></ul><p>IPv6 &amp; Network Integration</p><ul><li>Configure storage technologies to operate in IPv6 and IPv4 environments</li><li>Support IPv6 addressing, routing, and communication for storage systems</li><li>Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues related to IPv6-enabled storage</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-11T00:00:00Z
Software Architect
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 80 - 84 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Software Architect who can both deliver and “sell” the technical vision—someone who is equally comfortable architecting solutions and communicating them to business stakeholders and executives. You will create architecture blueprints, define application frameworks, and guide the integration of applications across a complex enterprise ecosystem. This role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear verbal/written communication, and the ability to discuss emerging technologies and their practical application.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise application architecture strategy aligned to business and IT goals.</li><li>Solution Delivery Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications—from ideation and design through deployment and operational support.</li><li>Systems Integration: Define and validate integration patterns across platforms and systems for high availability and interoperability (APIs, microservices, messaging).</li><li>Cloud Architecture: Architect cloud‑native and hybrid solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, optimizing for scalability, security, reliability, and cost.</li><li>Technical Evangelism: Present architecture options and trade‑offs to stakeholders; “sell the vision” and secure alignment across technical and non‑technical audiences.</li><li>Standards &amp; Governance: Produce architecture documentation (technical specs, process flows, integration patterns); contribute to standards, guardrails, and best practices.</li><li>Performance &amp; Reliability: Guide teams on non‑functional requirements (performance, security, observability, availability, DR).</li><li>Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, and operations; mentor developers and influence sprint goals, estimates (including sprint pointing), and delivery quality.</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
NETWORK ENGINEER IV
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 53 - 58 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer IV to provide advanced network engineering support for a variety of programs. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design, evaluate, and enhance network components while ensuring seamless integration and implementation. This is a long-term contract position based in Houston, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and evaluate network components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.<br>• Recommend and implement new technologies to enhance existing network capabilities.<br>• Provide comprehensive engineering support throughout the system lifecycle, including analysis, development, integration, and testing.<br>• Address complex network issues by analyzing data and developing innovative solutions.<br>• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to align network strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Establish operational workflows and best practices to maintain network efficiency.<br>• Supervise and guide team members on technical assignments and procedures.<br>• Develop and update policies related to network engineering and operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational requirements.<br>• Act independently to determine methods and approaches for new projects and network enhancements.
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Senior Software Engineer
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 88 - 93 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with AI‑enabled development experience to support the modernization of a real-time, high-availability air traffic management platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.</p><p>You will contribute to the development and sustainment of complex software systems using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI‑augmented development techniques throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems</li><li>Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation</li><li>Utilize AI responsibly across the full SDLC including:</li><li>Requirements analysis</li><li>System design</li><li>Implementation</li><li>Testing</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Code review</li><li>Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs</li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments</li><li>Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboratio</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
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