Azure DevOps Engineer

LTI (Logic Technology, Inc.) the "Pro People" company is a privately held technology solutions provider that offers best in class services to local, national and global organizations. Now after three decades, these initials have come to represent more than just our company name. They’ve also come to represent our hard earned reputation for Leadership, Technology and Integrity.

At LTI, we believe confident, motivated employees produce superior work, ensuring our existing client relationships continue to run smoothly. LTI actively creates an environment where great professionals want to be. We offer great benefits, interesting work and personal development opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking to hire an Azure DevOps Engineer with experience in cloud infrastructure and automation to support and optimize our Azure GovCloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture, with the ability to influence and guide architectural decisions.

The candidate's technical proficiency should be complemented by a consultant mindset, including excellent communication skills, a problem-solving mentality, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in high-pressure situations. Overall, we are looking for a candidate who is excited about being part of a high performing group and will be energized to help the team succeed. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure GovCloud infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Lead architectural discussions and decisions to optimize performance, security, and scalability within Azure environments.
• Automate infrastructure deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Implement and manage security best practices in Azure networking, IAM, and compliance policies.
• Monitor and optimize Azure resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers and security teams to align DevOps practices with application development goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime.
• Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized applications.
• Support the implementation of logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Some Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering or DevOps roles.
• Strong experience with Azure GovCloud environments and compliance considerations.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for infrastructure automation.
• Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, security policies, IAM, and best practices.
• Experience managing containerized applications and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Knowledge of Azure security services such as Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Sentinel.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and cloud security frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote team environment.

Where We're Looking For It

• Schenectady, New York
• 100% Remote for the right candidate 

Other Information

The work hours will be approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, depending on workload, with the occasional late night when a tight deadline calls for it. We work for security-conscious clients, thus background checks will be required. Salary dependent upon experience.

Compensation Package (Salary Transparency For US Based Employees) 

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000+ 
  • Salary is negotiable and the range can be increased based on qualifications, certifications and experience  
• Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off

Position available immediately.