What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Azure DevOps Administrator / Engineer - HYBRID - Secret Clearance or higher - Washington DC position at Alliance IT?
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud
- Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
- Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
- Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations
- Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)
- Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts
- Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation
- Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems
- Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant field (or equivalent professional experience) is preferred
Experience:
- 3 years of related experience required
- 10 years of related experience preferred, with at least 5 years of preferred experience in database and data management
Required Skills:
- Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments
- Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor
- Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
- Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
- Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
Preferred Certification(s):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
- Microsoft Certified: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)
- Other work-dependent certifications a plus
Preferred Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services
- Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
- Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience working in Federal or State government environments
- Ability to work independently and remotely
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess activeSecret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
- ship Required
LOCATION:
- Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required
Salary : $80