Overview

Acuity is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to build mission-critical systems to support the Department of State.

The Azure DevOps Engineer should possess subject matter expertise in designing and implementing solutions that run on Microsoft Azure. With specific emphasis on network, storage and security. Candidate must possess the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable and reliable cloud solutions. Must be able to design and implement identity, monitoring and security solutions for the environment. Participate in review of individual applications and suggest additional security safeguards. Manage CI/CD infrastructure and software delivery. Experience with ARM templates an absolute must. Experience in Robotic Process Automation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the migration of multiple systems from on-premise architectures to azure PaaS based architectures leveraging Microsoft DevOps tool to deploy systems not a Microsoft Azure for Government (MAG) environment.
• Manage the continual operations and maintenance of systems operated in the MAG environment through the continual use of DevOps practices.
• Create and maintain architectural, security and other documentation as needed for each system supported.
• Coordinate with security personnel as needed to ensure systems remain secure.
• Certification in Developing Solutions for MS Azure (AZ-203 and/or AZ-204). 
• Experience using Microsoft Team Foundation Server (MS DevOps).
• Experience using DevOps practices and principles to manage productions systems and infrastructure using code only. 
• Manage the migration of multiple systems from on-premise architectures to azure PaaS based architectures leveraging Microsoft DevOps tool to deploy systems not a Microsoft Azure for Government (MAG) environment.
• Manage the continual operations and maintenance of systems operated in the MAG environment through the continual use of DevOps practices.
• Create and maintain architectural, security and other documentation as needed for each system supported.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of infrastructure components (VM’s, Security Products, Network ports and protocols, Databases, Middleware and open source code) to support DevOps in an enterprise environment to build, maintain and sustain an enterprise information technology DevOps operational model.
• Provide technical support for enterprise infrastructure components (network, database, middleware, security and open source code) technology transitions and migrations to cloud services e.g. Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, etc.
• Evaluate and implement automation of server and application builds and monitoring for multiple environments (Development, Test, Training, Production, and Disaster Recovery).
• Coordinate with security personnel as needed to ensure systems remain secure.
• Understand architectural development for cloud automated frameworks for Security Tool deployment and development, leveraging various scripting languages and open source solutions.
• Understand architectural, design and implement monitor security measures related to computer networks and software testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation (Cloud Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Machine Learning, AI Sandboxing).
• Understand cloud security plans that implement systems and procedures to effectively secure company information, infrastructure, intellectual property, and users against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure.
• Work autonomously in an area of specialization to analyze internal security and provide relevant information to internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification in Developing Solutions for MS Azure (AZ-203 and/or AZ-204) 
• Experience using Microsoft Team Foundation Server (MS DevOps) 
• Experience using DevOps practices and principles to manage productions systems and infrastructure using code only 

Qualifications Desired:

• Five years experience with PowerShell 
• Have and maintain at least one active certification such as CISSP, CCISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, Cloud , AWS, CCSP, or other comparable certification which must be approved in advance by the Government PM (on a case-by-case basis)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an Active Top Secret level clearance

Acuity is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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