Azure DevOps Engineer & Administrator

Role Overview

We are seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer & Administrator to support mission critical government systems and cloud modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for architecting, securing, and maintaining Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise environments, implementing CI/CD automation, and ensuring compliance with commonwealth security frameworks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Azure DevOps Services.
• Configure branch policies, security groups, service connections, and agent pools.
• Ensure compliance with governance, auditing, and security best practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize DevOps workflows.
• Administer GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server, including organizations, repositories, teams, permissions, and SSO integrations.
• Manage RBAC, access reviews, audit logs, and compliance configurations aligned with federal identity and security requirements.
• Support migration efforts between Azure DevOps and GitHub when required.
• Design, build, and maintain secure Manual and YAML based CI/CD pipelines in Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Integrate automated testing, code scanning, artifact management, and approval workflows aligned with agency change control processes.
• Work closely with development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and program teams to support modernization initiatives.
• Document processes, standards, and operational procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience in Azure DevOps as both developer and administrator
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps Services and Azure cloud administration
• Hands on experience administering GitHub Enterprise (Cloud or Server)
• Expertise of CI/CD best practices, branching strategies, and DevOps methodologies
• Proficiency in Git and branching strategies
• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM).
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell
• Experience supporting systems in regulated or compliance driven environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (AZ 400, AZ 104, AZ 305)
• GitHub certifications (GitHub Foundations, GitHub Actions, GitHub Administration)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics)
• Experience with security and compliance in cloud environments
• Background in .NET, Java, Node.js, or similar development ecosystems
• YAML pipelines (Azure Pipelines & GitHub Actions)