Azure DevOps Engineer

• Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
• Automate cloud deployments and manage resources using Azure DevOps pipelines, scripts, and automation tools
• Monitor and optimize Azure service performance, scalability, and cost
• Create, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for Azure-hosted applications and services
• Collaborate with development teams on repositories, build processes, and deployment automation
• Ensure version control and release management practices
• Manage and maintain Linux servers for availability, security, and performance
• Perform system updates, patches, and configuration management using Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Troubleshoot networking, security, system, and application-performance issues
• Implement security best practices for Azure services and Linux servers
• Conduct security assessments and audits and apply patches and updates
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Work with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline processes
• Provide production-system support, including on-call rotations as needed
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for Azure and Linux environments

• Proven experience with Azure cloud services, including VM management, networking, storage, and security
• Strong proficiency in Linux system administration, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, or CentOS
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar
• Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning for cloud and Linux environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Azure certification, such as Azure Administrator or Azure DevOps Engineer (preferred)
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, or Logic Apps (preferred)
• Experience with network security and VPN configuration in cloud environments (preferred)
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database management in cloud environments (preferred)

• On-call rotations as needed
• Azure certification opportunities (preferred qualification, not explicitly stated as an employer-provided benefit)