Cleared Cloud / DevOps Engineer - L4

About the role

Virtual Service Operations is searching for an experienced Cloud and DevOps Engineer to support a classified Azure Government environment in Beavercreek, OH. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments that power mission-critical operations for our customer. You'll bring hands-on expertise in infrastructure-as-code provisioning and drive automation efforts while operating in a secure environment. Successful candidates will already be comfortable operating in a DoD classified setting from day one.

Responsibilities

• Azure Infrastructure and IaC: Deploy and manage Azure resources via Infrastructure as Code, using Bicep as the primary tool, with supporting knowledge of JSON, YAML, and PowerShell. Provision and maintain core Azure resources including storage accounts, Key Vault, virtual machines, VNets, subnets, and network security groups. Maintain version-controlled, repeatable infrastructure deployments aligned with DoD security baselines.
• Azure Virtual Desktop: Deploy and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, application groups, and workspaces. Build and maintain golden images using Packer via automated pipelines. Rotate AVD session host images using Azure DevOps pipelines on a recurring basis.
• CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps: Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to automate infrastructure provisioning and application delivery. Support application deployment into Azure environments and troubleshoot deployment and operational issues. Enforce consistent, traceable configuration across environments.
• Migration and Application Support: Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues and document resolution procedures. Coordinate with onsite and remote teams to validate configurations and ensure operational handoff readiness.
• Automation and Scalability: Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability. Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Security+ Certification is required.
• Experience working in a classified Azure Region or delivering software into an AirGapped network.
• Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Azure Infrastructure via Bicep or Terraform.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Experience building golden images with Packer and rotating them via automated pipeline.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years demonstrated performance in related technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft AZ-140 Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.
• Migration experience — on-premises to Azure or cloud-to-cloud.
• Familiarity with container operations in Kubernetes or AKS environments.
• Ansible or PowerShell automation experience.

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Beavercreek, OH OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available).
• Must be willing to work fully onsite.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance or above.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.

What is Important to Us

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

Pay

$167,000.00 - $205,000.00