Azure Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Improvix; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

3 weeks paid annual leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Improvix Technologies is hiring an Azure Cloud/DevOps Engineer to run and modernize the Azure environment behind a mission-critical federal program in downtown DC. You will own infrastructure as code end-to-end, writing Terraform modules, building GitLab pipelines, and standing up the Azure Virtual Desktop environment used daily.

You'll join a senior hands-on team with direct customer access, able to propose improvements and see them approved.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud engineering with substantial hands-on Azure work.
• Strong hands-on Terraform experience writing and maintaining modules.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and system configuration.
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines understanding and troubleshooting.
• Azure Virtual Desktop in production environments experience.
• Experience with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute).
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST, RMF in federal environments.
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, and PaaS.
• Manage and optimize Azure networking, load balancers, and connectivity.
• Develop and maintain Terraform modules and templates defining the environment.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines.
• Deploy and manage AVD environments including host pools and FSLogix.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Implement secure cloud practices with RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption, and compliance.

Skills

Azure cloud

Terraform

PowerShell

GitLab CI/CD

Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure networking

FedRAMP/NIST/RMF

Troubleshooting

Onsite work

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

Azure AD

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

FullTime Professional Washington, DC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1096

Salary Range: $170,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually

Location: Washington, DC — onsite 4 days per week, 1 day telework

Clearance: Active Top Secret preferred. Active Secret acceptable with the ability to obtain an Interim TS — we'll support you through it.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $170,000 – $210,000

Most cloud roles in the federal space promise automation and deliver a portal and a change request form. This one is the other kind.

Improvix Technologies is hiring an Azure Cloud/DevOps Engineer to help run and modernize the Azure environment behind a mission‑critical federal program in downtown DC. You'll own infrastructure as code end to end — writing the Terraform, building the GitLab pipelines that ship it, and standing up the Azure Virtual Desktop environment that a real user base depends on every day.

It's a small, senior, hands‑on team with direct access to the customer. When you propose a better way to do something, you're talking to the person who can approve it — not filing it upward and hoping.

WHY ENGINEERS TAKE THIS ROLE

• Real IaC ownership. Terraform is the primary tool here, not an aspiration in a roadmap deck. You'll write it, review it, and own the modules.
• A stack you can point to later. Azure core services, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, PowerShell, AVD at production scale — a combination that's genuinely hard to get reps in, and that travels well.
• Visible impact. The environment you build is the environment the mission runs on. You'll see your work land, and you'll hear about it from the people using it.
• Room to build, not just maintain. This is an active modernization effort. There's greenfield work alongside the operational load.
• A team that's actually in the room. Four days a week onsite with the customer and each other means fast decisions, real whiteboarding, and none of the multi‑day Slack loops that stall cloud work.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure — VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services.
• Manage and optimize Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, load balancers, and VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity.

Infrastructure as Code

• Develop and maintain the Terraform modules and templates that define the environment.
• Automate everything worth automating using PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines.
• Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments — host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations.
• Troubleshoot and tune AVD performance for a live user community.

CI/CD & Automation

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring.

Security & Compliance

• Implement secure cloud practices built for federal environments — RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, and encryption standards.
• Keep the environment aligned with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency‑specific controls.

Monitoring & Reliability

• Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tooling to track system health, diagnose issues, and hold the line on SLAs.
• Work directly with engineering, security, and program staff to drive the cloud modernization effort forward.

WHAT YOU BRING

We care more about what you've built than how many years you've been building it. If you can do the work below, apply — even if your background doesn't line up perfectly.

• 5+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems engineering, with substantial hands‑on Azure work.
• Demonstrated depth with Microsoft Azure core services and architecture — you've designed and run real environments, not just studied for the cert.
• Strong hands‑on Terraform. This is the one we weight most heavily. You should be comfortable writing and maintaining modules others depend on.
• Solid PowerShell scripting ability for automation and system configuration.
• Working experience building and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop in a production environment — host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix.
• Experience supporting Azure networking: VNets, routing, NSGs, and VPN/ExpressRoute.
• Familiarity with federal cloud security frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, and RMF.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and the communication skills to explain your reasoning to engineers and non‑engineers alike.
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC four days per week.

BONUS POINTS

• Experience supporting DoD or federal agency cloud environments.
• Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Azure serverless tooling — Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid.
• Cost optimization using Azure Cost Management or FinOps practices.
• Relevant Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-500).

WORKING HERE

Improvix Technologies delivers secure, modern, integrated technology solutions that keep the nation's most critical systems running. We're a company where engineers aren't three layers removed from the mission — you'll know exactly what your work supports and who it serves.

A straight answer on location:

this role is onsite in downtown DC four days per week, with one day of telework. That's the customer's requirement and it isn't going to change, so we'd rather say it plainly up front than surprise you in week two. What you get in exchange is a team that solves problems at a whiteboard in ten minutes instead of over three days of messages.

Why Improvix

At Improvix Technologies, we don’t just deliver IT solutions — we deliver mission success. Our teams support critical government programs by building secure, innovative, and scalable technology that enables agencies to operate more efficiently and securely.

We believe great technology starts with great people. That’s why we invest in our employees’ growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of paid annual leave that increases with tenure
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Transit and commuting benefits
• Professional development and paid training opportunities

At Improvix, you’ll join a collaborative, mission‑focused environment where your expertise drives meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Improvix Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Improvix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team.

Security Clearance / Citizenship Requirements

Due to the nature of our government contracts, U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions, and some roles may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, Improvix Technologies will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about compensation.