CLOUD / DEVOPS ENGINEER - Level 4 (Must have active TS/SCI clearance)

NorthHill Technology; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a full-time Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to work on-site. You will design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments powering mission-critical operations in a DoD-classified setting.

You will lead automation with Bicep/Terraform, Packer images, and Azure DevOps pipelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable deployments while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years demonstrated performance in related technology.
• Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Azure Infrastructure via Bicep or Terraform.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop and golden image management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Azure resources via IaC using Bicep; JSON/YAML/PowerShell awareness.
• Maintain core Azure resources: storage, Key Vault, VMs, VNets, subnets, NSGs.
• Maintain DoD security baselines in deployments.
• Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, app groups, and workspaces.
• Build golden images with Packer and rotate via pipelines.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and app delivery.

Skills

Azure

Bicep

Terraform

Packer

Azure DevOps

Azure Virtual Desktop

Kubernetes/AKS

Ansible/PowerShell

CI/CD

Classified DoD security baseline

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Bicep

Packer

Azure DevOps

Azure Virtual Desktop

Kubernetes/AKS

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

CLOUD / DEVOPS ENGINEER - Level 4 (Must have active TS/SCI clearance)

• Beavercreek, OH


• Information Technology

One of our clients has an immediate need for a full-time Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineerto work on-site in Beavercreek, Ohio. To be considered for these opportunities you must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.. Our client is searching for an experienced Cloud and DevOps Engineer to support a classified Azure Government environment in Beavercreek, OH. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments that power mission-critical operations for our customer. You'll bring hands‑on expertise in infrastructure-as-code provisioning and drive automation efforts while operating in a secure environment. Successful candidates will already be comfortable operating in a DoD classified setting from day one. If you have deep, production-level Azure experience and want to work in a secure, high-trust environment where that expertise really matters, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Infrastructure and IaC

• Deploy and manage Azure resources via Infrastructure as Code, using Bicep as the primary tool, with supporting knowledge of JSON, YAML, and PowerShell.


• Provision and maintain core Azure resources including storage accounts, Key Vault, virtual machines, VNets, subnets, and network security groups.


• Maintain version-controlled, repeatable infrastructure deployments aligned with DoD security baselines.


• Deploy and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, application groups, and workspaces.


• Build and maintain golden images using Packer via automated pipelines.


• Rotate AVD session host images using Azure DevOps pipelines on a recurring basis.

CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps

• Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to automate infrastructure provisioning and application delivery.


• Support application deployment into Azure environments and troubleshoot deployment and operational issues.

Migration and Application Support

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues and document resolution procedures.


• Coordinate with onsite and remote teams to validate configurations and ensure operational handoff readiness.


• Automation and Scalability


• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability.


• Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

Automation and Scalability

• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability.


• Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

Qualifications:

• ActiveSecurity+ Certification is required.


• Experience working in a classified Azure Region or delivering software into an AirGapped network.


• Hands‑on experience deploying Microsoft Azure Infrastructure via Bicep or Terraform.


• Demonstrated experience with Azure Virtual Desktop.


• Experience building golden images with Packer and rotating them via automated pipeline.


• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related Field AND 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience.


• 8+ years demonstrated performance in related technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Migration experience - on-premises to Azure or cloud-to-cloud.


• Familiarity with container operations in Kubernetes or AKS environments.


• Ansible or PowerShell automation experience.

Requirements:

• Must be within driving distance of Beavercreek, OH OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available)


• Must be willing to work onsite


• Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above


• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status