<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a Network Engineer <strong>(contract).</strong> In this role, you will be heavily focused on hands-on network operations, incident management, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. Over time, the engineer will help drive innovation through intelligent automation, operational tooling, and process optimization. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the engineering, operation, and ongoing evolution of a large-scale global network infrastructure, including edge, backbone, and core connectivity environments.</li><li>Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network incidents, manage escalations, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain AI-powered operational tools and automation solutions that improve network visibility, troubleshooting efficiency, and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Leverage machine learning and AI technologies to accelerate root cause analysis, identify patterns, and enhance decision-making within network operations.</li><li>Architect and implement network enhancements to improve performance, scalability, resiliency, and overall user experience.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers through hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and knowledge-sharing activities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document network designs, operational procedures, and best practices.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a DevOps Engineer<strong> (contract).</strong> In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, security, automation, and operational excellence of enterprise cloud platforms and CI/CD environments. This individual will help drive DevSecOps strategy, establish engineering standards, and collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, data, and AI teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership for enterprise cloud and DevSecOps platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available environments.</li><li>Design, implement, and govern end-to-end CI/CD pipelines aligned with organizational security, compliance, and operational standards.</li><li>Integrate security controls, automated scanning, and policy enforcement throughout application, infrastructure, and data delivery lifecycles.</li><li>Lead infrastructure automation initiatives utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices and tooling.</li><li>Design, build, and support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions supporting cloud-native and hybrid applications.</li><li>Architect and manage cloud environments supporting business-critical systems, modernization efforts, and infrastructure migrations.</li><li>Partner with software development, data, analytics, and AI teams to enable secure and efficient delivery of enterprise solutions.</li><li>Develop and maintain reusable CI/CD frameworks, templates, and automation components that improve consistency and delivery speed.</li><li>Establish and promote DevSecOps standards, governance, and engineering best practices across technology teams.</li><li>Support Agile development practices through modern collaboration, source control, and delivery platforms.</li><li>Design secure cloud environments for advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads, including network segmentation and controlled connectivity models.</li><li>Mentor engineering teams and serve as a subject matter expert for cloud architecture, DevSecOps practices, and security automation.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a Data Engineer <strong>(contract).</strong> In this role, you will provide both technical and project leadership in designing, developing, and optimizing modern data solutions. This role will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable data pipelines, drive data strategy initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment. <strong>This role is hybrid in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise data engineering and integration initiatives.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define solutions, and ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Drive Agile delivery practices while supporting strategic business priorities and innovation initiatives.</li><li>Architect, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of structured and unstructured data.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes to integrate data from multiple enterprise systems and external sources.</li><li>Implement data quality controls, validation processes, and monitoring frameworks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and supporting team success.</li><li>Establish and maintain data security, governance, and access control standards.</li><li>Collaborate with product owners, engineering teams, analysts, QA, operations, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.</li><li>Translate business requirements into technical specifications, data mappings, and implementation plans.</li><li>Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges while developing mitigation strategies.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation for deployments, support procedures, and operational processes.</li><li>Support deployment automation, application support efforts, and continuous process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones to drive successful project outcomes.</li></ul>