Azure DevOps Engineer & Administrator

Title: Azure DevOps Engineer \& Administrator Duration: 6\+ months Rate: $55/hr. W2 Azure DevOps Software Engineer \& Administrator We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to support the current systems and provide guidance for modernization initiatives. **Position Summary** 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 GitHub Enterprise environments, implementing CI/CD automation, and ensuring compliance with commonwealth security frameworks. The ideal candidate has deep experience with Azure DevOps tooling, GitHub administration, and secure cloud operations within regulated environments. **Work Schedule** * FT role \- 40 hours per week \- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, minus Commonwealth 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. **Key Responsibilities** **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 to the projects to reach to 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 agency 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 program 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.