Azure DevSecOps Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee, sustain, and enhance Azure cloud infrastructure to guarantee high availability, scalability, and performance for enterprise applications.

• Diagnose and resolve operational challenges related to Azure services, DevSecOps tools, and CI/CD pipelines in both production and pre-production settings.

• Configure and administer Azure resources, which include virtual machines, storage accounts, networking components, Azure Container Registries, and Key Vault integration for secure resource management.

• Assist in the deployment and management of DevSecOps tools, including GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, Dependabot, SBOM), GitHub Workflows, and Visual Studio Code/Enterprise for development and pipeline automation.

• Establish and uphold security tools such as Trellix, Invicti, and Anchore to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.

• Manage Windows Server environments, handling general administration, policy enforcement, client-side domain joins, and troubleshooting SCCM-related issues impacting servers.

• Oversee Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments for current and future server and appliance deployments.

• Utilize Azure CLI and PowerShell scripting to automate operational tasks and improve resource management efficiency.

• Analyze Azure Monitor analytics and Azure portal logs to identify and resolve subscription and resource challenges.

• Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Container Registries for effective image management and deployment.

• Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems utilizing Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure seamless application integration, including SQL integration, within Azure environments.

• Employ security best practices, such as configuring Azure Security Center policies, managing role-based access control (RBAC), and ensuring adherence to DoD standards.

• Aid in the automation of operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Bicep.

• Engage in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews to enhance system reliability.

• Provide helpdesk support by managing tickets in the Remedy ticketing system, resolving issues, and overseeing incidents to ensure prompt resolution and user satisfaction.

• Document operational workflows, configurations, troubleshooting protocols, and helpdesk resolutions for knowledge sharing and audit compliance.

• Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups, to align operational support with project objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required to have a minimum SECRET clearance and a security certification such as Security+ or Azure Security Engineer Associate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

• One or more intermediate or advanced Azure or GitHub certifications.

• 5 years of experience supporting highly available development, test, and production environments with an emphasis on uptime, performance, and incident resolution.

• 2 years of experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation within an enterprise setting with multiple competing initiatives and strict project deadlines with numerous dependencies.

• Experience working within an enterprise service desk environment, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work under pressure to resolve operational incidents.

• Experience collaborating with technical teams, stakeholders, and industry partners in multi-vendor settings, including the identification and management of dependencies, prioritization, and successful solution delivery.

• Experience delivering and maintaining solutions within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• Proven experience supporting Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, Azure Container Registries, and Key Vault integration in production environments.

• Proven experience with automated security compliance tools such as Trellix, Invicti, and Anchore.

• Proven experience reviewing Azure Monitor analytics and Azure portal logs to troubleshoot subscription and resource issues.

• Proficiency in administering DevSecOps tools, including GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, Dependabot, SBOM), GitHub Workflows, and Visual Studio Code/Enterprise.

• Proficiency in Windows Server administration, including resolution of SCCM issues and client-side domain joins.

• Proficiency in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) administration skills for server and appliance management.

• Proficiency in Azure CLI and PowerShell scripting for automation and resource management.

• Familiarity with SQL integration within Azure environments.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and configuration management.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline operations and troubleshooting in a cloud-native context.

• Knowledge of Docker and Azure Container Registries for managing containers and images.

• Knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management, network security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs).

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to effectively manage project timelines, budgets, and risks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes, resolving tickets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• PTO

• Federal Holidays

• Performance Increases

• Reserve Duty Compensation and more!