DevOps Engineer II

About The Company
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is dedicated to serving the health care needs of America's heroes. Established in 1996, the company has built a reputation for providing comprehensive healthcare solutions and support to military service members, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and their families. As a trusted partner in the Department of Defense healthcare system, TriWest is committed to ensuring that those who have served our nation receive the care and support they deserve. The organization values integrity, innovation, and a customer-centric approach, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and excellence. With a focus on making a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation's heroes, TriWest continues to expand its services and technological capabilities to meet evolving healthcare challenges.
About The Role
The DevOps Engineer at TriWest Healthcare Alliance plays a vital role in managing and optimizing the company's deployment pipelines and infrastructure. This position involves working closely with application development teams to streamline code management, automate deployment processes, and enhance system reliability. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in CI/CD tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps and Jenkins to support continuous integration and delivery across multiple projects. The role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, automation, and security integration, ensuring that all applications are deployed efficiently and securely in both Windows and Linux environments. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely within specified states and contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving our nation's heroes.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Security, IT, or related field with relevant programming coursework, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years in DevOps engineering, CI/CD pipeline development, or related infrastructure automation.
• At least 2+ years of experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, Git-based source control, and branching strategies.
• Proficiency with configuration management/automation tools such as Chef, Ansible, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably Azure.
• Knowledge of SOA/web services integration and familiarity with ADO.NET.
• Experience deploying applications in Windows Server and/or Red Hat Linux environments.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash.
• Understanding of software build cycles, deployment best practices, and security hardening standards.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a favorable interim and final DoD background investigation.
• Supportive of Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support automated scripts for code deployment and infrastructure management.
• Support continuous integration and delivery processes across multiple development projects.
• Create and maintain automated deployment frameworks for web-based services and applications.
• Develop and update system documentation, user manuals, and process diagrams to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.
• Provide on-call support for production systems, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, security, and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with industry best practices and incorporate new tools and techniques to improve deployment pipelines.
• Assist in security compliance efforts, including application and OS hardening according to NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and VA standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Paid volunteer time to support community engagement.
• Opportunities for career growth, recognition programs, and frequent pay raises.
• Remote work flexibility within specified states, promoting work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity at every level of our organization. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and military family members to apply, recognizing the unique skills and perspectives they bring to our team. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute to our mission of serving America's heroes.