Azure DevOps Engineer

Job summary

The Azure DevOps & Operations Engineer role is essential for advancing the USMC Enterprise DevSecOps ecosystem, focusing on systems engineering and operational support. Key responsibilities include evaluating Azure services, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security compliance across Azure and DevSecOps toolchains, utilizing technologies such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, Engineering, Math, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Security+ (IAT II) or equivalent DoD 8570 certification.
• Deep experience with Azure cloud environments and CI/CD engineering.
• Strong proficiency with Linux and Windows system administration.
• Experience with IaC tools and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with automated security and compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging Azure services and DevSecOps tooling.
• Engineer reusable Azure components such as IaC modules and automation pipelines.
• Prototype new platform features and document engineering findings.
• Lead modernization initiatives including upgrades and architectural improvements.
• Monitor and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure for performance.
• Support daily operations for Azure services including VMs and networking.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and resolve operational failures.
• Perform system administration for Linux and Windows environments.
• Architect and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and related tools.
• Engineer and support cloud-native applications on Azure and Kubernetes.
• Maintain platform accreditation through compliance controls.
• Operate automated security capabilities and vulnerability scanning.
• Review logs and analytics to identify and remediate issues.
• Lead customer onboarding into the Enterprise DevSecOps environment.
• Provide helpdesk support and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate across teams within Agile/SAFe ceremonies.
• Produce documentation including system specifications and compliance artifacts.

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