Senior Microsoft DevSecOps Engineer (Remote)

d97dc9de-74cf-418a-8f44-cd8ba295367f; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VIATEQ is seeking a Senior Microsoft DevSecOps Engineer to support Azure cloud platform engineering, AKS operations, CI/CD, and secure delivery for a federal customer. This remote role requires ability to obtain a Public Trust and deliver secure, reliable digital services.

You will embed security, automation, and compliant release controls while collaborating with security, privacy, data, and operations teams to meet federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps, cloud security, and platform automation.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure implementation, configuration, development, integration, testing, or operations.
• Experience with Agile delivery teams and translating stakeholder needs into technical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, develop, integrate, test, document, and sustain Microsoft Azure capabilities using Azure, AKS, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Entra ID, Key Vault, Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, and container platforms.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, container platform operations, monitoring, alerting, and secure deployment automation.
• Translate business, mission, security, accessibility, and operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Support platform architecture, backlog refinement, implementation planning, release readiness, and production transition activities.
• Develop reusable patterns, configuration standards, automation, documentation, and support procedures that reduce delivery and sustainment risk.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across platform configuration, code, data, APIs, identity, security, performance, and user experience.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, privacy, data, infrastructure, QA, and change management teams to align delivery with federal operating expectations.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, design decisions, implementation notes, test evidence, and operational runbooks.

Skills

Azure capabilities

AKS operations

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Observability

Security & DevSecOps

Cloud security

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE or related

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Entra ID

Key Vault

Monitor

Application Insights

Log Analytics

Defender for Cloud

Bicep

Job description

VIATEQ is looking for a Senior Microsoft DevSecOps Engineer to support our Prime contractor and government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We are seeking a Senior Microsoft DevSecOps Engineer to support the CRM, Integration, and Platform Services workforce. This role will support Azure cloud platform engineering, AKS operations, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, observability, platform reliability, and AI-enabled delivery practices while helping the customer deliver secure, reliable, accessible, and maintainable digital services. The successful candidate will embed security, compliance, automation, scanning, secrets management, and secure release controls into delivery pipelines and will work closely with government stakeholders, architects, engineers, product owners, cybersecurity, operations, and business users to convert requirements into mission-aligned platform capabilities. The Senior Microsoft DevSecOps Engineer will provide DevSecOps, cloud security, and platform automation support for Microsoft Azure capabilities within the CRM, Integration, and Platform Services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, develop, integrate, test, document, and sustain Microsoft Azure capabilities using Azure, AKS, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Entra ID, Key Vault, Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, and container platforms.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, container platform operations, monitoring, alerting, and secure deployment automation.
• Translate business, mission, security, accessibility, and operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Support platform architecture, backlog refinement, implementation planning, release readiness, and production transition activities.
• Develop reusable patterns, configuration standards, automation, documentation, and support procedures that reduce delivery and sustainment risk.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across platform configuration, code, data, APIs, identity, security, performance, and user experience.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, privacy, data, infrastructure, QA, and change management teams to align delivery with federal operating expectations.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, design decisions, implementation notes, test evidence, and operational runbooks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps, cloud security, and platform automation, preferably in complex enterprise or government environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure implementation, configuration, development, integration, testing, or operations.
• Experience working with Agile delivery teams and translating stakeholder needs into maintainable technical outcomes.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Microsoft Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert, Security Engineer, or Kubernetes certification.
• Experience supporting federal government IT environments, Public Trust programs, or regulated enterprise delivery.
• Experience with Section 508, cybersecurity, auditability, data protection, and operational documentation expectations.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure capabilities, implementation patterns, administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to design and implement secure, supportable, upgrade-aware solutions that avoid unnecessary customization and reduce technical debt.
• Experience with APIs, identity and access controls, data management, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and release coordination.
• Ability to document technical designs, configuration decisions, operational procedures, test results, and risks in clear business and technical language.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, QA, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure as code, or platform release automation.
• Knowledge of federal security and compliance concepts including NIST controls, FISMA, FedRAMP-authorized services, audit evidence, and least privilege.
• Experience improving platform governance, reuse, documentation, observability, and operational readiness.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Snowflake, data catalog, CRM, or enterprise integration ecosystems.

Compensation Range:

$150,000 - 190,000. This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location, and other factors.

About VIATEQ

VIATEQ is a proactive provider of collaborative solutions for federal government agencies. Our collaborative service framework and flexibility allow employees, customers, and business partners to work together successfully anywhere, anytime. VIATEQ's service areas also allow government agencies to respond to competitive pressures and achieve new performance levels. VIATEQ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, 11 paid federal holidays, flexible spending accounts, and a professional development reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

VIATEQ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.