DevOps Engineer

Vamonos IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Exposure to Microsoft technologies

Job summary

Vamonos IT is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to install, configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise apps in Windows Server and Azure environments. The role emphasizes identity management with Entra ID, SSO, automation via PowerShell, and ongoing infrastructure optimization.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable application environments, security compliance, and smooth deployments using CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, Windows Server environments, and DevOps activities.
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications in Windows environments.
• Experience with Active Directory and Entra ID administration.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
• SQL Server connectivity, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience deploying in Azure environments.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of security practices, compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise apps in Windows Server.
• Support deployments, configuration changes, software updates, and ongoing maintenance.
• Administer Windows Server OS, including patching and performance monitoring.
• Support Active Directory and Entra ID identities, access control, and authentication.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SSO integrations and authentication services.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration and deployment tasks.
• Support SQL Server connectivity and database troubleshooting.
• Assist with deployments, configurations, and maintenance in Azure.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Entra ID

PowerShell scripting

Azure

CI/CD processes

Security/compliance

Troubleshooting

Collaboration with dev/ops teams

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

About the Role

Vamonos IT is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to install, configure, administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise applications and infrastructure within Microsoft Windows Server and Azure environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Windows Server administration, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, PowerShell, and SQL Server, with experience supporting application deployments, infrastructure maintenance, and operational security. This position requires a hands‑on technical professional who can collaborate with developers, infrastructure engineers, and project teams to maintain reliable application environments and support modern deployment technologies.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, a solid understanding of infrastructure operations and automation, and the ability to support secure, compliant, and reliable enterprise systems with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise applications hosted within Microsoft Windows Server environments.


• Support application deployments, configuration changes, software updates, and ongoing operational maintenance.


• Administer and maintain Windows Server operating systems, including system configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.


• Support Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments, including identity management, authentication, and access control.


• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations and authentication services.


• Develop, maintain, and execute PowerShell scripts to automate system administration, application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance activities.


• Support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including application connectivity, database configuration, and troubleshooting.


• Assist with the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of applications and infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure.


• Monitor application and infrastructure performance, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions.


• Perform application and operating system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with established security requirements.


• Assist with deploying, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.


• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application integration, deployment, and operational readiness.


• Support deployment automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.


• Implement and maintain system configurations consistent with organizational security policies and applicable compliance requirements.


• Troubleshoot application failures, authentication issues, system performance problems, and infrastructure connectivity issues.


• Participate in technical planning, deployment coordination, and operational troubleshooting activities.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, deployment procedures, maintenance activities, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Evaluate existing infrastructure and application deployment processes and recommend improvements to reliability, security, automation, and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience supporting enterprise applications, Windows Server environments, infrastructure operations, or DevOps engineering activities.


• Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications in Microsoft Windows environments.


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Experience administering or supporting Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.


• Experience configuring and troubleshooting identity management, authentication, and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.


• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for system administration, automation, and troubleshooting.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including application integration, connectivity, and troubleshooting.


• Experience supporting application or infrastructure deployments within Microsoft Azure environments.


• Experience performing operating system and application patching, updates, and routine maintenance.


• Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.


• Understanding of application deployment processes, infrastructure monitoring, and operational support.


• Knowledge of enterprise security practices, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues involving applications, Windows infrastructure, identity services, and system integrations.


• Experience collaborating with developers, infrastructure engineers, and technical project teams.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues and recommendations to stakeholders.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple technical priorities, and support reliable application and infrastructure operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certification related to Azure, Windows Server, or associated Microsoft infrastructure technologies.


• Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.


• Experience developing and maintaining automated application deployment and infrastructure management solutions.


• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration and management.


• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, or other CI/CD and source control technologies.


• Experience supporting enterprise identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and SSO integrations.


• Experience implementing infrastructure automation using PowerShell or infrastructure as code methodologies.


• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, logging, and application performance management tools.


• Experience supporting security compliance, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation activities.


• Experience supporting federal government customers or large enterprise IT environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.


• Opportunities for professional growth and certification.


• Collaborative and innovative work environment.


• Exposure to cutting‑edge Microsoft technologies.