Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Overview of the Role

• This role is for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer who will manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Azure Government cloud environments
• The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on technical expertise and a proven ability to deliver solutions in a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment. They should also deeply understand Azure networking, DevOps principles, automation tooling, and secure cloud practices

Core Responsibilities

Focus Areas Include:

• Managing Azure Government environments (Windows/Linux servers, networking, integrations)
• Building and applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices (CI/CD) to deploy, optimize, and secure cloud infrastructure
• Ensuring hybrid connectivity and secure operations while maintaining performance and availability
• Leveraging automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell) to streamline repetitive tasks
• Monitoring system performance and addressing vulnerabilities through strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
• Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management

Required Skills:

• 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:

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

• 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

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment

LOCATION:

• Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.