Position: Apache Engineer
Location: Costa Mesa, CA / 1005 Remote
Duration: 3 Months
Client: Experian - Orange County
Visa Restrictions: None
Sub Vending: Yes
Pay Rate: $60 - $63/hr on C2C
Bill Rate: $75
Candidate must reside within 25 miles of job location.
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This is initially slated as a 3 month engagement, but the Cloud9 project may extend through the end of the year, which would extend the need for this resource as well.We need a Sr. Level candidate, as this team doesn't have the bandwidth for hand-holding. Please send strong candidates, I am open to seeing candidates above rate if they are Senior resources.This role will be 100% remote and can sit anywhere in the US. Consultants are restricted from accessing Experian data outside US unless it is pre-approved by client in SOW.
Required Skills
The skills listed below are in order of priority with the top bullet being the most important skillset: • Apache Administration Experience: Skilled in compiling Apache and OpenSSL from source, performing upgrades, and managing configurations on Linux. • Web & Load Balancing Architecture: Strong understanding of web server architecture, traffic flow, and load balancing mechanisms. • SSL/TLS Expertise: Proficient in SSL certificate installation, cipher suite configuration, and HTTPS troubleshooting. • AWS & Migration Skills: Experience using AWS MGN for lift and shift migrations, with working knowledge of EC2, VPC/subnets, and S3
Additional Skills
Job Description
Experian
Apache Engineer
3 month contract (Could go longer)
Overview
Client is seeking a
Senior Apache Server Engineer to support the final phase of its enterprise-wide cloud
migration project. This short-term role provides critical on-prem Apache server administration to ensure the migration team can extract required configurations, content, and server data. The ideal candidate is highly skilled, self-directed, and capable of rapidly onboarding into a complex legacy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support on-prem Apache web servers (staging and production).
- Extract and provide required artifacts for migration teams, including:
- Apache configuration files
- Content files and folder structures
- SSL certificates and related components
- Install and configure AWS MGN (Migration Hub) tools on servers when needed.
- Perform Apache-related troubleshooting and respond quickly to migration team requests.
- Support basic server engineering tasks to maintain stability while systems are lifted from on-prem infrastructure.
- Collaborate with migration engineers and internal application teams as required.
Required Skills & Experience:
Apache & Server Engineering
- Extensive Apache administration experience, including compiling Apache and OpenSSL from source, performing upgrades, and managing configurations on Linux.
- Strong understanding of web server and load balancing architecture, traffic flow, and high-availability patterns.
- Deep knowledge of SSL/TLS, including certificate installation, cipher suite configuration, and HTTPS troubleshooting.
Preferred:
Cloud & Migration Skills
- Experience with AWS MGN for lift-and-shift migrations (nice to have, not required to execute the core role).
- Working familiarity with AWS EC2, VPC/subnets, and S3.
Professional Profile
- Senior-level engineer capable of working autonomously.
- Able to quickly understand a legacy environment and act decisively.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment with minimal handholding.
- Strong communicator who can work efficiently with migration teams and internal stakeholders.
