DEVOPS ENGINEER - HYBRID

PRIMARY FUNCTION / RESPONSIBILTY

Serve as the primary architect and steward of a new Azure Data Lake system, responsible for design, development, implementation, systemic integration, and ongoing maintenance. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize existing data workflows and applications in the Azure Data Lake. The DevOps Engineer will optimize SJRC Texas’ AI posture, assisting in implementation within a complex infrastructure and ecosystem, while serving as a subject matter expert in the frontier of AI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the construction and ongoing maintenance of a Data Lake system to meet the organization’s needs
• Support the organization in capturing, mapping and solving for the integration of a complex set of requirements.
• Comprehend strategic value and potential of AI systems (primarily Microsoft Copilot), particularly agentic AI implementations for workflow optimization to solve specific use cases.
• Ensure security of data infrastructure and applications by implementing best practices, security controls, and compliance standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure operational excellence. This includes but is not limited to detailed change management logs and system write-ups.
• Integrate automated testing, code quality analysis, and security scanning into CI/CD workflows.
• Implement container security policies and runtime monitoring.
• Understand best practices for Power Automate flows and implement them for immensely varied use cases.
• Implement dashboards and metrics for platform performance and reliability, as well as assist Data Analytics teams with dashboard creation within PowerBI.
• Support incident response and root-cause analysis as needed.
• Serve as an innovative, proactive solutions-finder, leveraging the entire IT team and other departments to autonomously identify and improve use cases.
• Synthesize and communicate critical domain updates to department leadership so that they can proactively address organizational impact and implement responsive solutions. 
• Work independently on special projects under the direction of the VP of IT.
• Travel as needed (30%) between facilities in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Bulverde, TX.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in technology or a related field, or 4 years of experience in the field in lieu of education
• Certifications: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or equivalent certification. 
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud and Microsoft Fabric.
• Comprehensive familiarity with Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and/or Data Lakehouse philosophies.
• Familiarity with AI systems and their successful and long-term implementation within business systems while maintaining strict data security best practices (such as HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST).
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies and NIST standards.
• 1 years of experience with Power Automate and Power BI flows. 
• Strong scripting abilities (examples: C , SQL, Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) to resolve gaps, automate tasks, and tie systems and data together holistically.
• Proficient with continuous improvement/continuous delivery [CI/CD] concepts and tools (examples: GitLab, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to artfully communicate problems and solutions identified as well as translate critical information to lay audiences

Preferred: 

• 2 years’ applicable experience with the Azure Cloud/Azure Data Systems.
• 2 years' experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker.
• 2 years' experience with CI/CD pipelines. 
• Progress in or completion of the following certifications:
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
  • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
  • Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk.
• Pick up or move light equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
• Possible injury when lifting or moving if an employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used.

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/ REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by: Vice President of IT

Supervises: N/A

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000