Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer in Washington, D.C. to manage Azure infrastructure and enhance team performance. The role involves maintaining servers, designing Azure networking components, and utilizing IaC practices. It requires strong Azure skills, 3+ years of experience, and relevant certifications. The position demands hybrid work, requiring on-site availability part-time, and necessary citizenship qualifications to comply with government contracts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Senior Level system administrator skills in Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience in database and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud.
• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components.
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices.

Skills

Azure Active Directory

Azure Monitor

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, load balancing)

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Technical Training or Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Location:

Washington, D.C. – Hybrid. On-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required.

Compensation:

$135,000 - $145,000 salary.

Eligibility/Clearance:

Secret Clearance Required. US Citizenship required. This job supports a government contract.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer that can build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud.
• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing.
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
• Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations.
• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations).
• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts.
• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation.
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems.
• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of related experience required.
• 10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
• Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor.
• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN.
• Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments.
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Microsoft Certified: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)
• Other work-dependent certifications a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services.
• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems.
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Education:

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant field (or equivalent professional experience) is preferred.

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.