<p>Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Platform Specialist)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half / Protiviti Managed Solutions</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't just a "support" person; you are a builder who treats "Infrastructure as Code" as a product. Your focus will be on transitioning from traditional CI/CD to <strong>autonomous, self-healing pipelines.</strong></p>
<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't just "moving data"; 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>
<p>We are seeking a mid-level Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer with strong, hands-on experience across cloud administration, automation, system integration, and application support. This role supports production GCP environments and participates in cloud migration initiatives, including on-premises to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations.</p><p><br></p><p>This position prioritizes real-world, operational experience over certifications. While Google Cloud certifications are valued, demonstrated hands-on experience designing, deploying, automating, migrating, and supporting GCP workloads in production environments carries significantly more weight.</p><p><br></p><p>Experience with data engineering and analytics platforms is a strong plus but not a strict requirement for candidates with a proven track record of strong GCP engineering experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GCP Administration & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and support GCP organizations, folders, projects, and billing</li><li>Manage IAM roles, service accounts, and access controls using least-privilege principles</li><li>Configure and maintain VPC networks, firewall rules, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity</li><li>Monitor platform health using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting</li><li>Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis</li></ul><p>Support environments across development, test, staging, and production</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cloud Migration & Modernization</strong></p><ul><li>Support cloud migration initiatives, including:</li><li>On-premises to Google Cloud migrations</li><li>Cloud-to-cloud migrations (e.g., AWS or Azure to GCP)</li><li>Assist with: Migration planning and execution, Workload and dependency analysis, Data, application, and infrastructure migrations</li><li>Support cutovers, post-migration stabilization, and optimization</li></ul><p>Help modernize legacy workloads into cloud-native or hybrid architectures</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Integration & Platform Engineering</strong></p><ul><li>Integrate GCP services with enterprise systems such as:</li><li>Identity platforms (Google Workspace, Active Directory, SSO)</li><li>CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling</li><li>SaaS and internal applications</li><li>Support API-based and event-driven integrations using REST and Pub/Sub</li><li>Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams</li><li>Assist with hybrid and multi-cloud integration patterns</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Application & Development Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist development teams with: Environment provisioning, Deployment pipelines, Performance and reliability tuning</li><li>Review cloud architectures for scalability, resilience, security, and cost</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Data & Analytics (Strong Plus)</strong></p><ul><li>Support data platforms such as: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Dataflow</li><li>Assist with data ingestion pipelines and analytics workloads</li><li>Understand basic data governance, access controls, and performance tuning</li></ul>
<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't just a "support" person; you are a builder who treats "Infrastructure as Code" 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>
<p>ROLE OVERVIEW:</p><p>As a Maintenance Engineer, you will maintain basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with Supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues.</p><p><br></p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p> Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.</p><p> Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor. </p><p> Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical.</p><p> Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.</p><p> Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.</p><p> Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.</p><p> Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by the company. </p><p> Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.</p><p> Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.</p><p> Demonstrate full competency in all current property emergency procedures including but not limited to:</p><p> Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed.</p><p> Adhere to all company property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.</p><p> Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Tier 2 Deskside / Systems Technician</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Onsite – Rockville, MD <strong>or</strong> Bluemont, VA</p><p>(Some travel required between sites)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a qualified, customer‑focused Tier 2 Deskside / Systems Technician to provide 24x7x365 operational IT support in a secure, enterprise environment. This role supports end users through on‑site deskside assistance, system administration tasks, and coordination with senior technical teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, communicates effectively with end users, and demonstrates strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Onsite / Limited Remote Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for on‑site deskside support, including break/fix and operational activities for desktop and laptop systems</li><li>Deploy, configure, and support Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices in a non‑disruptive manner</li><li>Provide Tier 2 support and partner with Tier 3 teams for escalations, changes, and upgrades</li><li>Support IT operations during practice, mock, and live continuity (DR/COOP) exercises</li><li>Communicate clearly with end users and project stakeholders, providing timely status updates</li><li>Perform configuration and deployment of laptops, desktops, thin clients, and mobile devices</li><li>Assist with procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal of hardware and software assets</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and update records in the ITSM system</li></ul><p> <strong>Systems & Operations Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support a high‑availability enterprise environment, following best practices for redundancy and virtualization</li><li>Perform routine system maintenance including software updates, backups, and recovery tasks</li><li>Review systems regularly for critical patches, security updates, and readiness for exercises or threat events</li><li>Provide on‑call after‑hours support when required for production system issues</li><li>Document all work in ServiceNow, meeting time‑to‑resolution and documentation standards</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues appropriately and collaborate with leadership when solutions are unclear</li><li>Act as on‑site technical “hands” for remote network or systems support activities</li></ul>
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.
<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Senior Cloud Security & Solutions Delivery SME</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week)</p><p> <strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain a Public Trust</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 – month contract, open for extension or conversion </p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Starting at $70 hr W2 </p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An experienced <strong>Senior Security Architect & Solutions Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME)</strong> is needed to design and guide the implementation of advanced cloud security solutions across a federal environment. This role supports cybersecurity operations by applying Zero Trust principles, strengthening defense‑in‑depth strategies, and securing cloud‑hosted environments. The SME will conduct cloud application assessments, provide architectural guidance, and support emerging cloud technologies such as AI, IoT, RPA, blockchain, and quantum computing.</p><p>This position requires deep expertise in cloud security architecture, Zero Trust frameworks, and the delivery of secure, scalable solutions across multiple cloud service providers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for enterprise security and Zero Trust architecture initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement cloud security architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.</li><li>Lead and oversee cloud security design, controls, and architectural frameworks.</li><li>Offer technical leadership for Zero Trust and security architecture activities.</li><li>Create cloud security architecture roadmaps and long-term strategies.</li><li>Support cloud deployments including private, hybrid, and on‑premises virtualization environments.</li><li>Design security event visibility, logging, and telemetry solutions for cloud environments.</li><li>Provide oversight and design guidance for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions.</li><li>Define network security requirements, policies, and controls.</li><li>Apply network segmentation and defense‑in‑depth approaches to cloud architectures.</li><li>Incorporate OT/IoT security requirements into architectural designs.</li><li>Develop scope, cost estimates, and implementation plans for security tool deployments.</li><li>Assess and evaluate new cloud security products and emerging technologies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Senior C# / .NET Developer to support full‑lifecycle development of custom enterprise applications in a mission‑critical, highly visible environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned developer who is customer‑focused, self‑directed, and comfortable working onsite in a collaborative setting.</p><p>You will work closely with program leadership, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate business and mission requirements into high‑quality technical solutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate with limited supervision are essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and test high‑quality applications using C# and the .NET / .NET Core ecosystem</li><li>Support the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and operational support</li><li>Collaborate with program managers, business analysts, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions</li><li>Lead or contribute to architecture and technical design decisions</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance</li><li>Provide operational support and monitoring for deployed applications</li><li>Develop and maintain technical and system documentation</li><li>Participate in Agile development processes and ceremonies</li><li>Interface directly with customers to understand needs and ensure timely, effective delivery</li></ul>
<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 & Governance: Produce architecture documentation (technical specs, process flows, integration patterns); contribute to standards, guardrails, and best practices.</li><li>Performance & 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>
