Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer (Azure Local)

Job Description

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We're looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. You will be a subject matter expert in Microsoft Azure and will be responsible for the design, automation, optimization, and operation of our Azure Local deployments on bare metal infrastructure. This is a critical role where you will leverage your deep technical expertise in Azure, particularly Azure Arc, and bare metal provisioning to build and manage resilient, secure, and scalable hybrid environments across diverse edge locations. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our distributed computing platform.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Architect, design, deploy, and manage highly available Azure Local environments on bare metal servers across our edge data centers

Lead the automation of Azure Local deployment and configuration, including network, storage, and security setup

Utilize Azure Arc to centrally manage and monitor distributed Azure Local instances, ensuring consistent governance and security

Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates for repeatable and scalable deployments

Collaborate with our engineering teams to integrate Azure Local with our existing platforms and tooling

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Azure Local, bare metal infrastructure, and networking

Secure Azure Local deployments using best practices and technologies such as Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and network security groups

Mentor and guide other team members on Azure best practices and technologies

Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including participating in on-call rotations, incident management, and building self-healing capabilities

Required Qualifications

At least 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps and platform engineering, with a significant focus on building and managing complex production environments

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and administering production Azure environments, with experience specifically in on-premises and bare-metal deployments

In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Arc, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy

Hands-on experience with deploying and managing infrastructure on bare metal servers

Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) and software-defined networking (SDN)

Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep

Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python

A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Strong experience with Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and network security configurations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Azure Stack HCI (now part of Azure Local)

Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for DevSecOps, such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), particularly on Azure Stack HCI/Azure Local

Familiarity with storage solutions for bare metal and virtualized environments

Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Stack HCI Specialist

Experience managing infrastructure in edge computing or resource-constrained environments

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)

Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)

Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

15 paid company holidays per year

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Compensation

$144,000—$180,000 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge

A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude

Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company

A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda

Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Full-time