Devops Engineer

Design, implement, and maintain DevOps solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services. Build, configure, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible. Manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and App Services. Develop and maintain automated build, test, deployment, and release processes. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Manage source control, branching strategies, and code repositories using Git and Azure Repos. Support containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure, identity management, secrets, and access controls. Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to resolve deployment and infrastructure issues. Troubleshoot build failures, deployment errors, performance issues, and cloud infrastructure incidents. Support backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and infrastructure reliability initiatives. Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks. Ensure compliance with applicable federal security requirements and organizational cloud governance policies.

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong Microsoft Azure cloud experience to support cloud infrastructure, application deployment, automation, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives in a federal government environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure services, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud security. This individual will work closely with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams to automate deployments, improve system reliability, and maintain secure, scalable cloud environments., Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure automation. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure. Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar platforms. Proficiency with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Working knowledge of Git, source control, and software development workflows. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Knowledge of cloud networking, identity and access management, and security best practices. Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud-based applications and infrastructure. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal government or public-sector IT environments. Knowledge of federal cloud security requirements, including NIST controls and applicable FISMA requirements. Familiarity with Azure Policy, Microsoft Entra ID, Key Vault, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Experience with Azure landing zones, private networking, and hybrid cloud environments. Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with Azure Government or other approved government cloud environments, if required by the contract. Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. CompTIA Security+ certification, if required by the contract or security baseline.