Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

IT Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

IT Associates is seeking an experienced DevOps/CI-CD engineer to design, build and maintain scalable pipelines. You will drive Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions usage, implement Terraform-based infrastructure as code, and integrate DR automation across deployment workflows.

The role requires strong scripting skills and knowledge of security, RBAC and policy enforcement in hybrid cloud environments including Azure and AWS. Remote-friendly with hybrid options for nearby Wisconsin residents.

Qualifications

• Over all 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps or CI/CD engineering roles.
• Strong experience of Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Expertise in Azure DevOps and Github actions and pipeline-as-code practices.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments including Azure and AWS.
• Familiarity with Rubrik, Azure Blob Storage, and backup/restore automation.
• Understanding of RBAC, Azure Policy, and secure DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Excellent collaboration and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps AND Github Actions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and integrate with deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to support environment buildouts for new initiatives.
• Implement version control, artifact management, and rollback strategies.
• Integrate DR automation into CI/CD pipelines and support environment recovery workflows.
• Ensure pipeline security, RBAC enforcement, and compliance with internal policies.
• Monitor pipeline performance and optimize for speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Document CI/CD processes and contribute to the DevOps playbook.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

RBAC & Azure Policy

Hybrid Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Backup/DR automation

Security & Compliance

Documentation

Collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Rubrik

Azure Blob Storage

Job description

• Hybrid preferred but can be worked Remote
• Client Located near Madison WI
• Locals to WI or near by states at drivable distance.
• Leaning more towards infrastructure deployments

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps AND Github Actions
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and integrate with deployment workflows
• Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to support environment buildouts for new initiatives
• Implement version control, artifact management, and rollback strategies
• Integrate DR automation into CI/CD pipelines and support environment recovery workflows
• Ensure pipeline security, RBAC enforcement, and compliance with internal policies
• Monitor pipeline performance and optimize for speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Document CI/CD processes and contribute to the DevOps playbook

Required Skills & Experience

• Over all 10 + years of experience
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or CI/CD engineering roles
• Strong experience of Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles
• Expertise in Azure DevOps and Github actions and pipeline-as-code practices
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments including Azure and AWS
• Familiarity with Rubrik, Azure Blob Storage, and backup/restore automation
• Understanding of RBAC, Azure Policy, and secure DevOps practices
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Excellent collaboration and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or GitHub Advanced Security certification
• Experience with disaster recovery automation and environment rollback
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in CI/CD workflows
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional — Advanced

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($70-$78). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.