Cleared Azure DevOps Engineer
Virtual Service Operations · Lorton, VA ·
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A cleared cloud/DevOps engineer who deploys, secures, and maintains Azure infrastructure (VMs, Key Vault, AVD, AKS) using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell) inside secure enclave environments. Requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and up to 10% travel.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy Azure resources such as Azure Virtual Machines, Key Vaults, and other core Azure resources using Azure DevOps pipelines
- Monitor and maintain Azure infrastructure, addressing performance issues and optimizing cloud resources.
- Implement and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
- Review, refine and troubleshoot new and existing IaC within the environment
- Design, implement, and manage secure enclave environments within Microsoft Azure.
- Ensure the stability, performance, and security of Azure enclave systems.
- Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, ensuring least privilege access across enclave systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance cloud solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, providing escalation support as needed.
- Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.
- Azure AVD image building and rotation via automation
- Designing, developing, deploying, and managing container orchestration through Kubernetes
- Configuring and managing Azure Kubernetes Service clusters and the underlying infrastructure
- Automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
- Provide support in assisting customers installing software onto baseline desktops using an automation first mentality (DSC or Packer).
- Partner with leadership to shape engineering strategy and innovation
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in cloud administration and development, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Experience working in secure enclave environments and familiarity with security compliance frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Desktop
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages
- Strong experience with automating the deployment of Azure resources via code
- Strong knowledge of YAML, Json, Bicep and PowerShell
- Ability to contribute to key decisions and complex problem solving
- Ability to continuously improve development process and team velocity
- Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI.