Azure Platform / DevOps Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 3)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Azure Platform Engineer to lead innovative cloud projects. In this role, you'll leverage your extensive experience in Azure environments to build secure and high-performing cloud platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure the reliability and scalability of our services while implementing cutting-edge cloud-native solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) with matching

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Azure platform engineering and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong skills in DevOps practices and automation tools like Terraform and GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage scalable, secure Azure cloud platforms for diverse projects.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize platform performance and reliability.

Skills

Azure Platform Engineering

DevOps (DevSecOps)

Terraform

GitLab

PowerShell

Azure Security Features

Networking Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Application Insights

Job description

What You Will Do

The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world! The Innovative Customer Experience (ICE) Division is looking for a dynamic leader. We are looking for an Azure Platform Engineer with a strong background in government projects and expertise in both Azure Government and commercial Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud platforms using Microsoft Azure. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our platform is reliable, scalable, and optimized for performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, leveraging the full potential of Azure cloud technologies.

ICE division consists of more than 350 talented Solution Architects, Computer Systems Professionals, and Computer System Technician employees who provide the varied Laboratory organizations with Information Technology experts who design, build, and support their mission-driven technical needs, on the unclassified and classified networks through several different service touchpoints. In addition, optimize the use of information technology, ensure seamless delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring system performance, applying configuration management practices, creating processes and standards for selection and implementation.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience building Azure platform on the cloud
• Experience with DevOps (DevSecOps) principles and practices such as the creation and management of automated pipelines
• Ability to implement cloud-native solutions, focusing on scalability, cost efficiency, and security in Azure.
• Ability to leverage tools like Terraform, GitLab, ARM templates, or Bicep to automate the provisioning and management of Azure resources.
• Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure services (VMs, Azure Functions, App Services, Storage, Networking, AKS, etc.)

Education/Experience:
Position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.


Desired Qualifications:

• Monitoring & Optimization: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to monitor platform performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Experience with Active Directory, RBAC security, and networking best practices (VNET, VPN, ExpressRoute).
• Understanding of Azure security features such as Azure Firewall, Key Vault, Security Center, and compliance tools.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation tasks.

Work Location: The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 Year.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each of the key requirements of the position.

While the posted salary range for each position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.