Azure DevOps Engineer

Idea Entity, a Microsoft Gold Partner, is looking for a Junior Azure Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer who will assume a key role on our team. This role has responsibility for understanding our digital workspace platform that enables organizations to transform their business processes through portals, dashboards, and workflows.

This role is a full-time role, operating on a hybrid schedule out of our Herndon, VA office with two (2) telework days a week. Due to the nature of this role, US Citizenship is required and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Your responsibilities:

• Architecting full-stack applications in Azure.
• Architecting Azure cloud applications for availability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Designing and implementing development and test environments for developers.
• Implementing DevSecOps infrastructure to be utilized by developers.
• Follow secure software design practices.
• Follow disciplined software engineering principles.
• Collaborate with development teams and platform engineers.
• Be a collaborative team player to define, design, develop, test, and deploy automation tools.
• Active communication across the team.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Must have CompTIA Security+/CISSP or equivalent from DoD 8570 Certifications (IAT Level II or IAT Level III).
• At least three (3+) years of IT experience and experience in architecting applications utilizing Azure stack (App Services, Data Services, Functions, etc.).
• At least three (3+) years of experience in implementing DevSecOps in Azure and in container technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing development and test environments.
• Prior work experience with designing and implementing Azure services for caching, logging, and monitoring.
• Prior experience with estimating and optimizing cloud consumption costs.
• Prior hands on experience with implementing code security scan tools such as Fortify, SonarQube, CAST, etc.
• Strong understanding of secure software design principles.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Azure DevOps/TFS and Git.
• Experience with conducting design reviews and code reviews.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline/experience.

Nice to have:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.
• Prior DoD (Department of Defense) Experience.

• Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Federal Holidays)
• Paid Training & Development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

The target pay range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000; based on experience.

At Idea Entity, our culture is centered around diversity and inclusion where our employees are valued and empowered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.