Senior Azure DevOps Engineer- SC Eligible

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with Azure experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive background in cloud-based DevOps practices and a passion for optimizing software development processes. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable DevOps solutions using Azure, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Azure-based DevOps solutions to support software development and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance system reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to facilitate efficient code integration and deployment.
• Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices, providing support and direction in their professional development.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies that could impact the organization.
• Provide ongoing support and analysis to optimize project outcomes and user satisfaction.

Essential Skills:

• Azure Cloud expertise: deep hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts)
• Proven track record in migrating Windows/.NET/MS SQL workloads from physical servers to Azure IaaS/PaaS (VMs, Azure SQL, App Services)
• Azure networking (vNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute)
• Azure DevOps Toolchain & CI/CD
• Design and implement end-to-end Azure Pipelines for .NET/MS SQL applications
• Configure Azure-specific build agents (Windows/Linux)
• Package applications using Azure Artifacts/NuGet
• Azure-specific deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary) with Azure DevOps Releases
• Infrastructure & Configuration
• Automate provisioning using:
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates or Bicep
• Terraform for multi-cloud IaC (Azure-focused)
• Configuration management via Azure Automation DSC/PowerShell or Ansible
• Security & Compliance (Azure-First)
• Implement Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and RBAC
• Secure secrets with Azure Key Vault
• Zero Trust implementation:
• Azure AD Conditional Access
• Managed Identities (avoiding secrets in code)
• Container security for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Instances
• Monitoring & Observability (Azure-native tools)
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• Integration with Datadog/ELK/Grafana (if used alongside Azure tools)
• Windows/.NET-Specific Skills
• Migrate IIS-hosted apps to Azure App Services or Azure VMs
• Experience with MS SQL Server migration to Azure SQL DB/MI
• PowerShell scripting for Windows Server automation
• .NET build tooling: NuGet package management
• MSBuild/Visual Studio build pipelines

Preferred Skills:

• Agile experience: prior experience and strong working knowledge in Agile methodologies and using processes to drive continuous improvement
• Ability to identify problems and develop problem statements, research on new technologies and propose proof of concepts with respect to existing business and new business
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from business and technical staff. Documentation of lift-and-shift patterns for Windows workloads.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing requirements and timelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certification in Azure DevOps or related Azure certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.