Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Location: Washington, D.C. – Hybrid - on-site work at least three
days a week at customer location will be required

Compensation: $135,000 - $145,000 salary

Eligibility/Clearance: Secret Clearance Required. US Citizenship
required. This job supports a government contract

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing

• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability

• Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations

• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions

• Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations

• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)

• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts

• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation

• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems

• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field. 

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management. 

Required Skills:

• Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments

• Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor

• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN

• Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments

• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

 

 

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

•           Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services

•           Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems

•           Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams

•           Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

•           Experience working in Federal or State government environments

•           Ability to work independently and remotely

 

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal
employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic
information, or mental or physical disability