Senior Azure DevOps Engineer, Cloud Operations (US GOV Cloud)

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Job Overview

The Senior Azure DevOps Engineer for Cloud Operations at Icertis will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and development tools necessary for efficient cloud operations in a government setting. This position requires a deep understanding of Azure services as well as a strong proficiency in DevOps practices to streamline processes, enhance system reliability, and support continuous integration and delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize deployment strategies, ensure the security of government data, and contribute to the overall improvement of cloud-based services.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and robust Azure cloud architectures to support various applications.
• Automate deployment processes using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to increase efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, ensuring that it meets government compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand and integrate application requirements into the DevOps processes.
• Implement security best practices to safeguard sensitive government data within the Azure environment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of existing systems and processes and implement improvements as necessary.
• Engage in troubleshooting complex issues and contribute to incident management and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud operations, with a focus on Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Proficient in DevOps practices and tools, especially Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD solutions.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments, particularly in a government context.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud architectures.

Technologies & Tools

The Senior Azure DevOps Engineer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools, including Azure Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, Git repositories, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes for container orchestration, as well as monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Familiarity with security tools to ensure compliance with government regulations will also be essential.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for this position are proactive and detail-oriented individuals who possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They should thrive in fast-paced environments and demonstrate an ability to adapt to changing requirements. Effective communicators, both verbally and in writing, the candidates should exhibit strong teamwork capabilities and a commitment to helping others succeed. A passion for cloud technologies and a continuous drive for improvement will greatly benefit the role.