Lead DevSecOps Cloud Engineer (Azure), Hybrid Schedule

Eversource; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Lead Engineer, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) to lead Azure-based infrastructure, CI/CD and IDP initiatives. You will architect landing zones, implement security controls, and drive automation across platforms to empower product teams.

The role requires 8–10 years in technical engineering, strong DevSecOps expertise, and hands-on experience with Terraform, Harness, AKS, and GitHub Actions. Hybrid work is supported in CT, MA, NH markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 8–10 years of technical engineering experience with architecture, design, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience designing and supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) or developer self-service portals.

Responsibilities

• Platform Architecture & Automation: implement Azure landing zones with Terraform.
• Build and evolve the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) using Harness and Backstage for self-service.
• Engineer and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Harness, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
• Implement GitOps across AKS, OpenShift, and Docker for automated deployments.
• Ensure end-to-end automation, observability, and security integration in deployment pipelines.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

GitHub Actions

Harness

Kubernetes

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

JFrog Artifactory

Ansible

Backstage

Jenkins

OpenShift

Azure AKS

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Our Team

We have an amazing opportunity as the Lead Engineer, Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps Engineer). This critical role is responsible for managing Azure cloud infrastructure, leveraging foundational cloud concepts, networking, identity, security, storage, and computer services. The Lead Engineer will support the infrastructure build, manage Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, utilize Infrastructure as Code using Harness and Terraform, apply DevSecOps principles while implementing security and compliance protocols. The Lead DevSecOps Engineer will lead the technical execution of our application landing-zone and Internal Developer Platform (IDP) initiatives — enabling product teams through automation, governance, and reusable patterns. The ideal candidate combines deep Azure and DevOps expertise with a passion for building scalable, developer-focused platform solutions.

Essential Functions

• Platform Architecture & Automation Design, implement, and maintain Azure application landing zones using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Build and evolve the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) leveraging Harness, Backstage, and related frameworks to deliver developer self-service and standardized onboarding.
• Engineer and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions — delivering reliable, compliant, and automated application deployments.
• Implement GitOps and advanced container orchestration techniques across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), OpenShift, and Docker.
• Ensure end-to-end automation, observability, and security integration within deployment pipelines.

Engineering Enablement & Leadership

• Serve as a technical lead and mentor, guiding engineers and citizen developers in modern DevOps, IaC, and automation practices.
• Partner with application teams to deliver reusable pipeline templates, landing-zone modules, and catalog items that accelerate time to value.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between development, operations, and security teams to embed DevSecOps, FinOps, and governance best practices.
• Influence platform roadmap decisions and contribute to strategic initiatives within the Cloud Transformation Group (CTG).

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Lead efforts around monitoring, observability, and reliability engineering using Azure Monitor, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Drive performance tuning, cost optimization, and operational hygiene across environments.
• Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and proactive prevention strategies.
• Support modernization and migration projects that improve cloud scalability, resilience, and compliance.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Cloud & DevSecOps Expertise: Proficient in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud architecture with strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines using Harness, and version control using GitHub including branching strategies.
• Infrastructure Management: Experienced with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, configuration management with Ansible, and artifact management through JFrog Artifactory.
• Cost Management & Optimization: Understanding of cloud cost models, billing structures, and usage analysis, with hands-on experience using Harness Cost Management and Turbonomics to recommend optimizations.
• Infrastructure & Configuration Management: Experienced with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, configuration management with Ansible, and artifact management through JFrog Artifactory.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Skilled in containerization with Docker and orchestration using containers for scalable application deployments.
• Monitoring & Scripting: Proficient with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Prometheus, and Grafana, and scripting in Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles, compliance-as-code, and secure cloud architectures (NIST, CIS, SOX frameworks).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams, influence technical direction, and drive platform-level improvements.
• Experience designing and supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) or developer self-service portals (Harness IDP, Backstage, Port, etc.).
• Familiarity with Microsoft .NET Core is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related technical discipline or related experience. Advanced degree desirable.

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in a technical engineering role or related experience working with technology or application solutions, including experience in architecture, design, implementation, support, and management of the technologies appropriate for the specific positions.

Working Conditions

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. #corpajd #LI-ES3 #LI-Hybrid

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $153,400.00-$170,440.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.