Sr. Sys Admin/ DevOps Engineer - Remote

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr. Sys Admin/ DevOps Engineer

Details:

Sr. Sys Admin/ DevOps Engineer

Location: 100% remote

Duration: 6-12 months

We are looking for someone who:

• Can quickly learn unfamiliar systems.
• Is comfortable working across infrastructure, automation, and cloud platforms.
• Has built CI/CD pipelines and automation solutions in production environments.
• Understands operational risk and production change management.
• Requires minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Can engage vendors, follow technical implementation guidance, and drive projects to completion.
• Has the confidence and experience to make progress without extensive hand-holding.

Must Have:

• Senior Windows Systems Administration background
• Advanced PowerShell scripting
• Azure DevOps experience
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Infrastructure migration experience
• Vendor coordination experience
• Ability to work independently

Nice to Have:

• Azure Functions
• SQL Server
• Application integrations/APIs
• SaaS administration
• Automation and modernization projects

Not Looking For:

• Junior system administrators
• Pure software developers
• Candidates requiring significant mentoring or day-to-day supervision

They will assist with:

• Azure DevOps initiatives
• CI/CD pipeline implementations
• PowerShell automation
• application migrations
• infrastructure upgrades
• cloud integrations
• operational modernization efforts across multiple business-critical platforms

The successful candidate will bring a strong systems administration background combined with modern DevOps practices and automation expertise

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• Support Windows Server environments across Development, UAT, and Production.
• Execute server migrations, upgrades, and modernization efforts.
• Assist with Linux-to-Windows migration projects.
• Coordinate production deployments with software vendors.
• Perform application installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support SQL Server-based applications and vendor-led upgrade activities.
• Maintain documentation and implementation runbooks.

DevOps & Automation

• Design, maintain, and enhance PowerShell automation solutions.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist with Azure DevOps implementations and migration activities.
• Support Azure Functions and cloud-based automation initiatives.
• Modernize legacy operational processes and scripts.
• Implement secure credential management practices using modern secrets-management solutions (e.g., Azure Key Vault).

Application & Integration Support

• Support SaaS integrations and API-driven workflows.
• Assist with Zendesk workflow automation and operational testing.
• Develop test automation frameworks for validating business processes.
• Coordinate implementation efforts with third-party vendors and solution providers.
• Support email workflow automation and operational integrations.

Project Execution

• Work directly with infrastructure leadership and technical SMEs.
• Lead technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Participate in production cutovers and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and integration issues.
• Document findings, procedures, and configuration changes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable DevOps platforms.
• Advanced Windows Server administration skills.
• Experience supporting SQL Server environments.
• Experience working with APIs, integrations, and automation workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating directly with software vendors and technical partners.
• Ability to independently drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.