Azure DevSecOps Platform Engineer

Falconwood, Inc. is a woman/veteran-owned business providing executive-level consultants and programmatic support to Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology initiatives. The Azure DevSecOps Platform Engineer will provide operations support for Azure-based cloud environments, focusing on the operational stability, security, and performance of cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps pipelines while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of enterprise applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to Azure services, DevSecOps tools, and CI/CD pipelines in production and pre-production environments
• Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, networking components, Azure Container Registries, and Key Vault integration for secure resource management
• Support the deployment and operation of DevSecOps tools, including GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, Dependabot, SBOM), GitHub Workflows, and Visual Studio Code/Enterprise for development and pipeline automation
• Implement and maintain security tools such as Trellix, Invicti, and Anchore to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards
• Manage Windows Server environments, including general administration, policy enforcement, client-side domain joins, and troubleshooting SCCM-related issues affecting servers
• Manage Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments for current and future server and appliance deployments
• Use Azure CLI and PowerShell scripting to automate operational tasks and streamline resource management
• Review Azure Monitor analytics and Azure portal logs to identify and remediate subscription and resource issues
• Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Container Registries for image management and deployment
• Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of applications, including SQL integration, into Azure environments
• Apply security best practices, including configuring Azure Security Center policies, managing role-based access control (RBAC), and ensuring compliance with DoD standards
• Assist in the automation of operational tasks using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Bicep
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews to improve system reliability
• Provide helpdesk support by taking ownership of tickets in the Remedy ticketing solution, resolving issues, and managing incidents to ensure timely resolution and user satisfaction
• Document operational processes, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and helpdesk resolutions for knowledge sharing and audit compliance
• Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups, to align operational support with project goals

Requirements:

• Minimum SECRET clearance and a security certification such as Security+ or Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• One or more intermediate or advanced Azure or GitHub certifications
• 5 years of experience supporting highly available development, test and production environments with a focus on uptime, performance, and incident resolution
• 2 years of experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation in an enterprise environment with multiple competing initiatives and tight project deadlines with many dependencies
• Experience working as part of an enterprise service desk, including strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to resolve operational incidents
• Experience working with technical teams, stakeholders, and industry partners in multi-vendor environments including identification and management of dependencies, prioritization, and successful delivery of solutions
• Experience delivering and maintaining solutions via the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Demonstrated experience supporting Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, Azure Container Registries, and Key Vault integration in production environments
• Demonstrated experience with automated security compliance tools such as Trellix, Invicti, and Anchore
• Demonstrated experience reviewing Azure Monitor analytics and Azure portal logs to resolve subscription and resource issues
• Proficiency in administering DevSecOps tools, including GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, Dependabot, SBOM), GitHub Workflows, and Visual Studio Code/Enterprise
• Proficiency in Windows Server administration, including troubleshooting SCCM issues and client-side domain joins
• Proficiency in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) administration skills for server and appliance management
• Proficiency in Azure CLI and PowerShell scripting for automation and resource management
• Familiarity with SQL integration in Azure environments
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and configuration management
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline operations and troubleshooting in a cloud-native environment
• Knowledge of Docker and Azure Container Registries for container and image management
• Knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management, network security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs)
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools and be able to effectively manage project timelines, budgets, and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes, resolving tickets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams