Azure DevOps Engineer (Ref: 18358)

Position: Azure DevOps Engineer (Ref: 18358)

Location: Harrisburg, PA United States, 17101

Salary: $50.00/hr.

Duration: 1 Years 1 Months 8 Days - Contract

Openings: 1

Deadline: 05/28/2026

Description:

***Local Candidates Only

***Hybrid

We are seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer & Administrator to support mission critical government systems and cloud modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for architecting, securing, and maintaining Azure DevOps and Git Hub Enterprise environments, implementing CI/CD automation, and ensuring compliance with the security frameworks. The ideal candidate has deep experience with Azure DevOps tooling, GitHub administration, and secure cloud operations within regulated environments.

Azure DevOps & GitHub Enterprise Administration

• Administer and optimize Azure DevOps Services (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts, Test Plans).

• Configure branch policies, security groups, service connections, and agent pools.

• Ensure compliance with governance, auditing, and security best practices.

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize DevOps workflows.

• Provide extensive assistance with the projects to reach the Azure DevOps Maturity level

• Administer GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server, including organizations, repositories, teams, permissions, and SSO integrations.

• Implement governance policies, repository standards, and secure branching strategies across both platforms.

• Manage RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), access reviews, audit logs, and compliance configurations aligned with federal identity and security requirements.

• Support migration efforts between Azure DevOps and GitHub when required.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support ATO processes, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring.

Azure DevOps - CI/CD Pipeline Engineering

• Design, build, and maintain secure Manual and YAML based CI/CD pipelines in Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.

• Integrate automated testing, code scanning, artifact management, and approval workflows aligned with the change control processes.

• Integrate pipelines with Azure services such as App Services, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Functions, SQL, Key Vault, and Storage

• Implement reusable pipeline templates, workflow automation, and environment-based deployment strategies.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and programming teams to support modernization initiatives.

• Provide guidance on DevOps best practices, Git workflows, and automation strategies.

• Provide guidance and assistance for GitHub, GitHub copilot

• Provide technical, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to DevOps standards and documentation.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex pipeline, infrastructure, and deployment issues.

• Support onboarding of new teams and projects into Azure DevOps.

• Document processes, standards, and operational procedures

• Good to have knowledge and skills on AI platform

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and government stakeholders.

• Commitment to mission driven work and public sector service.

• Ability to operate in structured, policy driven environments.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.

Work Conditions:

• Full-Time role - 40 hours per week

• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, minus holiday.

• Work hours include a 1-hour lunch break (start time and length of lunch may be negotiable).

• Telework: This position is eligible for part-time telework.

• For the first 3 months the resource is required in the office every Wednesday and Thursday (8:30-4:30 - 30 min lunch). After that the in-office requirement is at least 1 day monthly (first Wednesday of each month).

• Additional days in the office may be required based on work and meeting activities and the telework schedule may be modified at any time.

• Resources must maintain a secure high-speed internet connection when teleworking.

• Resources who cannot telework will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Required / Desired Skills

• Experience in Azure DevOps as both developer and administrator Required - 5 Years

• Proficiency in Azure DevOps Services and Azure cloud administration Required - 5 Years

• Hands on experience administering GitHub Enterprise (Cloud or Server) Required - 5 Years

• Expertise of CI/CD best practices, branching strategies, and DevOps methodologies Required - 5 Years

• Proficiency in Git and branching strategies Required - 5 Years

• Solid understanding of **Infrastructure as Code** (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM). Required - 5 Years

• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell Required - 5 Years

• Experience supporting systems in regulated or compliance driven environments. Required - 5 Years

• Strong documentation and communication skills. Required - 1 Years

• Microsoft certifications (AZ 400, AZ 104, AZ 305) Required - 1 Years

• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics) Required - 1 Years

• Experience with security and compliance in cloud environments Required - 1 Years

• Background in .NET, Java, Node.js, or similar development ecosystems Required - 1 Years

• YAML pipelines (Azure Pipelines & GitHub Actions) Required - 1 Years