Overview
On Site
Hybrid
$60 - $65
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Analytics
Bash
Budget
Cloud Computing
Command-line Interface
Computer Networking
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Cost Management
DevOps
Firewall
GitHub
High Availability
IaaS
Identity Management
Kubernetes
Legal
Management
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Network Security
Optimization
Orchestration
Pipeline Management
Pivotal
Policy Administration
Python
RBAC
Regulatory Compliance
Scripting
Terraform
Testing
Virtual Private Network
Windows PowerShell
Workflow
YAML
Job Details
Job Description: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite/Hybrid likely required)
Visa Status: s and s only.
Please verify this before submission.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on the Microsoft Azure platform. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure Bicep, possess deep knowledge of Azure networking and security, and have a proven track record of automating and optimizing mission-critical deployments using Azure DevOps. This role is pivotal in ensuring our systems are scalable, resilient, and secure.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Have)
How to Apply:
Please submit your updated resume, ensuring it clearly demonstrates your experience with the "Must-Have" skills, particularly Azure Bicep, AKS, and Azure Networking.
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite/Hybrid likely required)
Visa Status: s and s only.
Please verify this before submission.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on the Microsoft Azure platform. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure Bicep, possess deep knowledge of Azure networking and security, and have a proven track record of automating and optimizing mission-critical deployments using Azure DevOps. This role is pivotal in ensuring our systems are scalable, resilient, and secure.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:
- Design, develop, and deploy modular, reusable Azure infrastructure using Azure Bicep (Terraform is a secondary skill).
- Automate operational tasks and deployments using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Bash.
- Azure Networking & Security:
- Architect and manage secure Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and User-Defined Routes (UDRs).
- Implement and configure Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Link services to ensure secure internal and external access.
- Establish and maintain site-to-site connectivity via VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute.
- Containerization & Orchestration:
- Deploy, manage, and scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters following best practices.
- Manage Azure Container Registry (ACR) and oversee the full lifecycle of containerized workloads.
- CI/CD Pipeline Management:
- Build, maintain, and optimize multi-stage YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps.
- Integrate pipelines with AKS, ACR, and Bicep deployments for end-to-end automation.
- Implement and enforce branching strategies and pull request workflows using Azure Repos or GitHub.
- Identity, Access & Governance:
- Manage Azure IAM components, including RBAC, Managed Identities, and Azure AD Groups.
- Enforce resource governance using Azure Policy, Management Groups, Tags, and Blueprints.
- Control access within Azure DevOps via Service Connections, Permissions, and Approval Gates.
- Monitoring, Compliance & Cost Optimization:
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to monitor system health and performance.
- Integrate Microsoft Defender for Cloud to ensure security compliance and manage key vaults.
- Analyze and optimize cloud spend using Azure Cost Management, budgets, and Advisor recommendations.
- Deployment & Testing Strategies:
- Implement and support advanced deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, rolling updates) in AKS for high availability.
- Enforce security and quality checks, including Bicep linting, deployment validation, and security scanning within the CI/CD process.
Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Have)
- Date of Birth must be before 1989.
- Infrastructure as Code: Proven, hands-on experience with Azure Bicep is mandatory. (Terraform experience is a plus but not a substitute).
- Azure Networking: Expert-level knowledge of VNets, NSGs, UDRs, VPN, and ExpressRoute.
- Azure Security: Hands-on experience with Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Link.
- Container Management: Strong experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and ACR.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Expert in building and maintaining multi-stage YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps.
- Identity & Access Management (IAM): Deep understanding of Azure RBAC, Managed Identities, and Azure AD integration.
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI for automation.
- Governance: Experience with Azure Policy, Management Groups, and resource tagging.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
- Experience with Terraform in a multi-IaC environment.
- Knowledge of GitOps principles and tools like FluxCD or ArgoCD.
- Experience with scripting languages like Python.
How to Apply:
Please submit your updated resume, ensuring it clearly demonstrates your experience with the "Must-Have" skills, particularly Azure Bicep, AKS, and Azure Networking.
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