Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Position: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Rate: $75/Hr/ on W2

Skills: Cloud Based Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Azure

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

Job Description:

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.

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

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Description

Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code

tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions

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Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6

environments, including hybrid integrations

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Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin

tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system

configurations)

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Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor

or custom scripts

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Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance

degradation

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• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems

• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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Experience:

• 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

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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

Preferred Certification(s):

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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