Description At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. Are you ready to: • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? • Be the difference and make it happen? MetaPhase is seeking a Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer with a minimum of 5 + years of experience to be a part of an Agile team supporting a Department of State contract within the Bureau of Global Talent Management (GTM). The project involves providing support for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of a critical system used to manage the Foreign Service assignment and bidding processes. In this role, the DevOps Engineer will be responsible for managing and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure, implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, supporting .NET application deployments, and ensuring system performance and compliance in a fast-paced federal environment. In addition to traditional DevOps responsibilities, the engineer will work closely with the development team to support feature delivery, improve deployment efficiency, and maintain production readiness of the application. Strong collaboration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure-as-code experience are essential. What You Will Be Doing: • Design, implement, and manage Azure-based cloud environments, optimizing for performance, scalability, and security • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes • Collaborate with software developers on infrastructure needs and support feature development through environment readiness and integration support • Perform day-to-day operations including infrastructure monitoring, patching, backup, and system health checks • Lead troubleshooting efforts across application environments and implement preventive m ea sures • Ensure all infrastructure changes and configurations are compliant with federal system security requirements • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and provide DevOps guidance to the team • Experience supporting .Net developers and applications • Document technical processes, deployment steps, and operational runbooks What We Need From You (Required): • 5 + years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure , including infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS) design and management • 3+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or equivalent tools • Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) and cloud monitoring tools • Strong problem-solving and incident response skills with a focus on resolution and continuous improvement • Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including team members, leadership, and clients • Prepare and deliver professional presentations on system architecture, DevOps workflows, or technical recommendations to internal teams and government stakeholders • Design and maintain system architecture diagrams and related technical documentation to support planning, development, and compliance efforts • U.S. citizenship required ( no exceptions ) • Ability to successfully obtain a clearance Bonus Points (Desired): • Active Secret clearance • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert • Familiarity with SA&A (Security Assessment & Authorization) and continuous compliance in federal environments • Experience supporting applications within the Department of State or other federal agencies • Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks Work Setup: • Remote , Customer Site: Washington, DC Education: • Min. BA/BS r equired in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, and/or engineering) or equivalent years of technical experience Compensation: Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $135k - $150k. Benefits & Perks: At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more. About MetaPhase MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team: Best Places to Work Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023 Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022 Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023 Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020 MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law. #dice