DevOps Engineer

<p><strong><em>DevOps Engineer (Azure DevOps / Microsoft Stack)</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Position Overview</em></strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>DevOps Engineer</strong> to support and maintain <strong>Azure DevOps environments</strong> for an ongoing engagement. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in the <strong>Microsoft ecosystem</strong>, a background in <strong>C# development</strong>, and experience supporting <strong>secure, compliance-driven environments</strong>.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li><p>Own and manage <strong>Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories, and release workflows</strong></p></li><li><p>Build, maintain, and optimize <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> in Azure DevOps</p></li><li><p>Support cloud infrastructure and DevOps tooling within the <strong>Microsoft ecosystem</strong></p></li><li><p>Perform automation and scripting tasks using <strong>C#</strong></p></li><li><p>Troubleshoot build, deployment, and infrastructure issues</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with <strong>development, security, and infrastructure teams</strong></p></li><li><p>Support <strong>secure environments</strong> with compliance and audit considerations</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Required Skills &amp; Experience (Must-Have)</em></strong></p><p>Technical Requirements</p><ul><li><p><strong>Azure Cloud</strong> (Required)</p></li><li><p><strong>Azure DevOps</strong> (Required)</p></li><li><p><strong>C# development experience</strong> (Required)</p></li><li><p>Strong experience with <strong>Microsoft-based systems and tooling</strong></p></li><li><p>Must work on a <strong>Microsoft (Windows-based) environment</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>automation, pipelines, and cloud operations</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Experience Level</em></strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum <strong>5 years of DevOps experience</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Certifications (Preferred / As Applicable)</em></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>C# / Microsoft-related certifications</strong> (preferred/required as applicable)</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Security &amp; Eligibility Requirements (Gating Criteria)</em></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>U.S. Citizenship is required due to security and compliance regulations. Green Card holders are not eligible for this role.</strong></p></li><li><p>Must be <strong>U.S.-based</strong></p></li><li><p>Ability to support <strong>security-sensitive environments</strong></p></li><li><p>Willingness and ability to <strong>travel as required</strong> for security purposes</p></li></ul><p>Location Preferences</p><ul><li><p>Preferred: <strong>Washington State</strong></p></li><li><p>Preferred: <strong>San Francisco Bay Area</strong></p></li><li><p>Open to other <strong>U.S. locations</strong> if travel requirements can be met</p></li></ul><p>Engagement Details</p><ul><li><p><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 6 months (with possibility of extension)</p></li><li><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> TBD</p></li><li><p><strong>Model:</strong> Hybrid</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Immediate Need (Internal Context)</em></strong></p><p>The team currently needs a DevOps Engineer who can:</p><ul><li><p>Handle <strong>Azure DevOps operations</strong></p></li><li><p>Bring <strong>5+ years</strong> of hands-on experience</p></li><li><p>Work entirely within the <strong>Microsoft stack</strong></p></li><li><p>Be <strong>U.S.-based</strong> and a <strong>U.S. citizen</strong></p></li><li><p>Support <strong>travel</strong> and <strong>security/compliance</strong> requirements</p></li></ul><p><br></p>