Azure DevOps Cloud Engineer Job

Job Summary
The Azure DevOps Cloud Engineer builds and supports secure, automated cloud deployment processes to improve reliability, release consistency, observability, and operational efficiency across Azure-based applications and services.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Standardize deployments across Dev, QA, and Prod environments
• Implement secure secrets management, identity controls, and release guardrails
• Automate SQL deployment workflows and support application release processes
• Monitor deployment health, troubleshoot issues, and improve system reliability
• Support Azure services, container platforms, and cloud governance standards
• Contribute to compliance, operational readiness, and cloud cost optimization
Required Skills and Certification
• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD using YAML and Classic pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Functions, APIs, and Containers
• Knowledge of Azure Key Vault, RBAC, managed identities, and secure key management
• Experience with SQL deployment automation and CI/CD-integrated database migrations
• Strong understanding of observability tools such as App Insights, logs, dashboards, and alerts
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM
• Scripting and automation skills in PowerShell and/or Python
• Experience with Entra ID and least-privilege access design
• Understanding of PCI or similar compliance frameworks
Preferred Skills and Certification
• Experience designing CI/CD standards or DevOps frameworks for microservices
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and AKS
• Experience with Azure Policy, RBAC standards, and pipeline governance
• Exposure to cloud cost analysis and optimization
• Preferred Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400
Scheduling
• Interview Type: Web Cam only
• Location: Mechanicsville, VA