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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure DevOps Specialist - **Company:** Itproposal Bekijk Alle Vacatures - **Location:** America, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Fortify (Software), Azure DevOps Pipelines, YAML, Policy as Code, Sonatype, Information Technology, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/jobad/nl6e6993c759d6372545a2dda267ca31e5 ## About the Role * Completed HBO ICT education or equivalent, e.g. Computer Science * Valid Microsoft Azure DevOps certification - Level 3 * At least 5 years of hands-on Azure DevOps experience, including setup and configuration in complex IT/IV environments * At least 3 years supporting developers and DevOps teams with CI/CD * At least 2 years translating policies into technical implementation * Proven experience integrating security into Azure DevOps pipelines * Practical experience with SAST / SCA security tooling * Experience collaborating with Development, Security and Architecture stakeholders Nice to Have * Experience coaching and enabling DevOps teams * Experience working in complex (semi-)government environments * Knowledge of Sonatype and/or Fortify Ideal Profile We're looking for a hands-on specialist with a strong DevOps and security mindset who can combine technical implementation with governance and stakeholder management. You are: * Proactive, communicative and results-oriented * Experienced in professionalizing non-standardized DevOps environments * Strong in Azure DevOps, CI/CD and DevSecOps * Comfortable translating policies into practical technical controls * Experienced in technical workshops, coaching and knowledge transfer * Able to work effectively across Development, Security and Architecture teams ## Description Role: Senior Azure DevOps Specialist Focus: Azure DevOps | DevSecOps | CI/CD | Governance | Security | Migration Your Mission You will work in a small team to analyze, redesign and implement improvements across the Azure DevOps landscape, including the complete migration of the existing Azure DevOps environment from one Azure subscription/environment to another., Analysis & Design * Review the current Azure DevOps setup, including repositories, pipelines, agent pools and security * Identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for standardization * Design branching strategies and standardized pipeline templates * Establish a governance model with clear policies and guardrails * Define the approach for the Azure DevOps migration Governance & Policy as Code * Define branch policies and pull request strategies * Establish CI/CD standards and security/compliance controls * Develop Policy as Code principles * Create reusable blueprints focused on automation and enforceability Azure DevOps Implementation * Configure branch policies, reviews and quality gates * Develop centralized YAML pipeline templates and libraries * Implement standardized CI/CD pipelines * Configure access controls and secret management * Improve consistency across repositories and development teams DevSecOps / Security Integration * Integrate SAST and SCA tooling into CI/CD pipelines * Implement automated security and compliance checks * Establish quality gates, reporting and auditability * Embed security into the development lifecycle through a shift-left approach Self-Hosted Agents & Automation * Redesign and optimize Azure DevOps agent pools * Standardize self-hosted agent configurations * Automate agent image build and maintenance * Improve reliability and manageability of the agent infrastructure Team Enablement * Coach and support development and DevOps teams * Introduce DevOps and security best practices * Deliver technical workshops * Provide documentation and knowledge transfer * Support teams in adopting new standards and ways of working Expected Deliverables * Azure DevOps governance framework * Policies, guardrails and Policy-as-Code principles * Standardized YAML CI/CD templates * Pipelines with integrated security controls * Automated agent image provisioning and management * Migration of the Azure DevOps environment * Documentation and team adoption approach ## Related Videos - [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) - [Open sourcing a library: how hard can that be?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1058-open-sourcing-a-library-how-hard-can-that-be) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## 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) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [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)