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Position: Azure DevOps EngineerLocation: Remote We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support cloud infrastructure operations within a large-scale Azure environment. This is a technical, hands-on role focused on Kubernetes platform engineering, GitOps, and infrastructure-as-code within a CAF-aligned Azure landing zone. Responsibilities:Core demands of this role: • Consult on environment designs for resource deployment in CLIENT preferred landing zone architecture. • Produce critical documentation including project artifacts and internal SOPs to transition services into long-term support. • Strategize with project managers, application development teams and other stakeholders for seamless project delivery. • Ensure system stability, resiliency, and security - providing tier 2 / 3 support for cloud infrastructure and applications. • Participate in on call rotation with other cloud engineers. • Comply with all policies and standards. Tech stack you’ll help support:Platform & GitOps: • AKS cluster management (K9s, kubectl) with GitOps workflows via ArgoCD • Terraform module authoring, state management, and Helm chart lifecycle management • Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline development (YAML-based) Infrastructure & Networking: • Plan, build, and run IaaS/PaaS services — VMs, storage, App Services, databases, ACR • Azure networking — VNETs, NSGs, VNGs, AGWs, NVAs, SDWAN, ExpressRoute • Operational automation via Azure Automation, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps • Observability stack — Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog Identity & Security: • Entra ID — App Registrations, Enterprise Apps, service principals, MFA, SSO, PIM • UAMI/workload identity, Key Vault + CSI driver, Azure RBAC and IAM governance • Lifecycle governance via PowerShell, Azure Policy, Ansible Standards & Delivery: • CAF/WAF-aligned architecture and provisioning standards • Agile cross-functional delivery and DevOps practice adoption • AI-assisted development tooling (Cursor, Claude Code) Education and Experience Requirements: • Associate degree in computer science or a related field or relevant experience. • Minimum of 7 years of Azure experience in a large Azure environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Required: • Certifications: AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate • Deep understanding of current Azure offerings. • Expertise in DevOps tools and concepts on Azure – Azure DevOps, GitLabs, Github, IaC (Terraform), CI/CD. • Experience coordinating with large project teams including employees, contractors and MSPs. • Experience in cloud database services. (Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, etc.) • Experience managing Entra ID, Active Directory, and Entra Connect. Preferred: • Certifications -- Any of the following additional: • AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert • AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate • AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer Associate • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate • CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator