Systems Engineer (Azure Pipeline) -Expert

Cherokee Federal; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Azure Pipeline Deployment Systems Engineer- Expert to design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines across development, test, and production environments.

The role emphasizes IaC with ARM/Bicep/Terraform, secure deployment automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have DoD experience and 11+ years in cloud DevOps roles. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 11 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience designing and maintaining Azure/Cloud DevOps pipelines (YAML and classic).
• Hands-on Azure services experience including App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, Monitor.
• Strong CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated deployment knowledge.
• Proficiency with IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure/Cloud DevOps CI/CD pipelines for deployments across environments.
• Implement automated build, test, and release processes using YAML pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Manage Azure infrastructure deployments with ARM/Bicep and Terraform.
• Collaborate with developers to embed secure coding, testing, and quality gates.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures and ensure long-term stability and compliance.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

YAML pipelines

Azure DevOps Services

IaC (ARM)

IaC (Bicep)

Terraform

Git

Docker

AKS

SAST/DAST

Python

PowerShell

Bash

AZ certifications

DoD exposure

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

ARM

Bicep

Terraform

Docker

AKS

Git

PowerShell

Python

SAST/DAST tools

Job description

Herndon, VA, United States

Job Description

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Azure Pipeline Deployment Systems Engineer- Expert: $195,000-205,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Design, build, and maintain Azure/Cloud DevOps CI/CD pipelines supporting application deployments across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement automated build, test, and release processes using YAML pipelines, Git repositories, and Azure DevOps Services.
• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure deployments using ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding, automated testing, and quality gates into deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term stability.
• Ensure compliance with BAE Systems security, configuration management, and change control processes.
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) where applicable.
• Monitor pipeline performance, implement improvements, and maintain documentation for operational continuity.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross functional partners.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Bachelor's Degree and 11 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and maintaining Azure, or other Cloud, DevOps pipelines (YAML and classic).
• Hands on experience with Azure/Cloud services, including App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Azure Monitor.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, DevSecOps practices, and automated deployment strategies.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Experience with Git based version control and branching strategies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and configuration issues across cloud environments.
• Familiarity with secure development and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, mission driven environment.
• Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Experience supporting DoD or defense sector programs.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS).
• Experience integrating security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) into pipelines.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Certifications such as AZ 400, AZ 104, or related Azure credentials
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.