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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Exostar LLC - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Liquibase, Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, MySQL, Routing, Peering, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Software Tools, Cloud Services, Runbook, SQL Stored Procedures, Data Logging, Data Processing, Scripting, Software Modules, Cloud Monitoring, GitHub Copilot, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Git Flow, Bicep, Restful APIs, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9043dd14b9a4d11b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows support?, Deep infrastructure expertise comes first. We encourage engineers to leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate infrastructure development, automation, troubleshooting, and documentation. Experience with Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools is beneficial, but infrastructure expertise and operational problem-solving are the primary qualifications for success., * 5+ years hands-on infrastructure experience across cloud and/or on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid) * Strong SQL Server / Azure SQL / AWS RDS skills: query optimization, index tuning, execution plans, stored procedures * Strong Terraform and/or CloudFormation experience: modules, workspaces, remote state, provider configuration * Strong PowerShell: Azure modules, SQL Server modules, REST API calls, error handling, module development * Windows Server administration: operational and administration experience in cloud and hybrid environments * AWS and Azure networking depth: VPCs, Direct Connect, VNets, peering, Private Link, DNS, NSGs, routing, hybrid connectivity * Experience with or openness to AI-assisted engineering tools (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor) to improve speed and quality * Git workflows: branching strategies, PR reviews, merge conflict resolution * Experience with FedRAMP, CMMC, or similar compliance frameworks * Comfortable debugging production issues under pressure-databases, networking, or infrastructure * Due to customer requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to gain and maintain Trusted Role is required. Preferred Qualifications: You are exactly who we are looking for if you: * Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, DP-300) * Experience with database migrations, version control for schema changes (Flyway, Liquibase, or similar) * Bicep experience in addition to Terraform * GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps pipeline development * Python scripting for automation and tooling * Experience with Azure PIM, Conditional Access, and identity governance * Container platforms: AKS, Container Apps, Docker * Background in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industries ## Description * Infrastructure-as-code solutions supporting AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments using Terraform and/or CloudFormation-networking, compute, storage, identity, databases, monitoring * AI-assisted Terraform module generation with automated testing, documentation, and compliance validation * State management patterns for multi-environment deployments (dev/QA/staging/prod) with proper isolation * Drift detection and remediation automation-catch what changed and fix it before it becomes an incidentDatabase Engineering & Performance * Support SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, and AWS RDS performance-query optimization, index strategies, execution plan analysis * Zero/Minimal- downtime database migrations with automated rollback strategies. * Stored procedure optimization and refactoring with proper error handling and logging * Automated maintenance: index rebuilds, statistics updates, consistency checks, backup validation * Query Store analysis and AI-assisted performance troubleshooting AWS & Azure Networking & Hybrid Connectivity * Hub-and-spoke and VPC architectures with proper segmentation for FedRAMP and compliance boundaries (AWS and Azure) * Private Link configurations, DNS forwarding, and service endpoint strategies * AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute, VPN connectivity for hybrid scenarios * Azure Firewall and NSG policies with AI-assisted rule generation and audit * ZScaler integration and troubleshooting for secure internet egress Automation & Scripting * PowerShell modules for Azure resource management, database operations, reporting, and remediation * Bash scripts for Linux workloads and CI/CD pipeline integration * Python utilities for API integrations, data processing, and custom tooling * AI-assisted script generation with proper error handling, logging, and testing Operational Excellence * Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights configurations * Database and infrastructure alerting that's actionable, not noise * Runbooks and automation for common remediation tasks * Cost analysis and optimization-Reserved Instances, right-sizing, orphaned resources ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## 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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)