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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud & GitHub Platform Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Merrifield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Openid Connect, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Azure Service Bus, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Github Enterprise, Azure AKS, Devsecops, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8194bee8-bbda-4305-9874-0408aa4c2a1e ## About the Role Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field is required. Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is necessary. This must include at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and extensive experience administering GitHub Enterprise environments. Technical Skills: * Strong experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Storage Accounts. * Expertise in Identity and Access Management, including Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC. * Experience developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. * Proficiency in configuring and managing GitHub Apps, OAuth Integrations, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and Self-Hosted Runners. * Experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, and automation scripting. * Strong understanding of Cloud Security, DevSecOps, CI/CD practices, and Enterprise Governance. * Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Qualifications * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). * Experience implementing GitOps deployment models. * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise GitHub environments. * Experience with Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance frameworks. * Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries. ## Description An experienced Senior Azure Cloud & GitHub Platform Engineer is sought to design, implement, secure, automate, and support enterprise cloud platforms, Kubernetes environments, developer platforms, and CI/CD ecosystems. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring cloud platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, observable, and production-ready. This is a specialized engineering position focused on cloud platform architecture, Kubernetes operations, identity management, GitHub administration, automation engineering, deployment governance, and DevSecOps enablement., * Design, implement, administer, and support Azure cloud platform services and enterprise workloads. * Deploy, manage, and optimize Azure services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Service Bus, Azure Storage Accounts, and Azure Functions. * Deploy, administer, and support AKS clusters, including provisioning, upgrades, and security. * Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC. * Automate and standardize the configuration and administration of GitHub Enterprise environments. * Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions, Reusable Workflows, and Self-Hosted Runners. * Implement secure workload authentication using OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Managed Identities. * Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Packer and ARM Templates. * Establish DevSecOps controls and automated quality gates across software delivery pipelines. * Partner with development teams to improve platform reliability, deployment velocity, and security posture. ## Related Videos - [Best Practices for Using GitHub Secrets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1214-best-practices-for-using-github-secrets) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Coffee With Developers - Kyle Daigle, COO of GitHub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/910-coffee-with-developers-kyle-daigle-coo-of-github) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [4 reasons to start or update your GitHub profile](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/45-4-reasons-to-start-or-update-your-github-profile) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)