DevOps Engineer

vTech Solution; Washington; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a hybrid role supporting the NC Department of Administration IT team. You will integrate application development, SQL Server DB administration, and server operations across Azure and on-premise environments to ensure reliability and security.

The role requires 3–5 years in Windows Server and SQL Server administration, with Azure DevOps expertise. Hybrid schedule begins with two onsite days per week and increases to three days.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Windows Server administration experience.
• 3-5 years of SQL Server database administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi-tier architectures.
• Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.
• Willingness to work directly with non-IT agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer ~15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.
• Manage Azure-hosted Development/QA and DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.
• Support externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.
• Oversee certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all servers.
• Support Windows Server upgrades and migrations (e.g., 2016→2019).
• Administer multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments.
• Maintain databases integral to agency applications (Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, etc.).
• Serve as Azure DevOps administrator managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, and work items.
• Design, develop, and maintain ASP.NET web applications for multiple divisions.
• Support secure coding, deployment processes, and reliability in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Collaborate with non-IT staff to meet operational needs.

Skills

Windows Server

SQL Server DBA

Multi-tier architectures

Collaboration with non-IT staff

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Summary:

The DevOps Engineer role within the NC Department of Administration IT team is a hybrid position responsible for integrating application development, SQL Server database administration, server and platform operations, Azure cloud services, and system maintenance. This role supports enterprise servers, manages cloud and on-premise environments, and ensures application reliability and security across multiple agency divisions.

Responsibilities:

• Administer approximately 15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.
• Manage Azure-hosted Development/QA environments and DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.
• Support externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.
• Oversee certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all supported servers.
• Support Windows server refresh projects and platform migrations such as Windows Server 2016 to 2019.
• Administer multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments.
• Maintain databases integral to agency applications including Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, Non-Public Education, State Clearinghouse, and State Construction Office.
• Support databases used by external vendors for Mail Service Center and State Parking.
• Serve as Azure DevOps administrator managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, and work items.
• Design, develop, and maintain application components and ASP.NET web applications supporting multiple divisions.
• Support secure coding practices, deployment processes, and application reliability in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Collaborate directly with non-IT agency staff to meet operational needs.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• 3-5 years of experience with Windows Server administration.
• 3-5 years of SQL Server database administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi-tier architectures.
• Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.
• Willingness to work directly with non-IT agency staff.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Proficiency with Azure DevOps including pipelines, iterations, boards, and work items.

Special Considerations:

• Hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite presence two days per week initially, increasing to three days per week.
• Must comply with absence approval policies and maintain contactability during absences.
• Candidate must be available for the full contract duration from September 21, 2026 to March 14, 2027.
• Subcontracting and outsourcing restrictions apply and must be disclosed.

Scheduling:

• Hybrid schedule with onsite work initially two days per week, eventually increasing to three days per week.