DevOps Cloud Engineer - Remote

About The Company Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a distinguished woman-owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. As a CMMI Level 3 assessed organization with ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, and ISO 27001 certifications, YSI specializes in delivering high-quality professional IT solutions and services to both government agencies and private sector clients. Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and cost-effectiveness positions us as a trusted partner in the IT industry. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse workforce and providing an environment that encourages professional growth and development. Our comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career advancement make YSI an employer of choice for IT professionals. About The Role We are seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines within Azure DevOps to support microservices and API deployments. Your expertise will ensure that our deployment processes are secure, reliable, and compliant with government standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, developers, DBAs, and engineers to implement cloud solutions that are fault-tolerant, highly available, and optimized for cost and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure application deployment, automation, and governance, with a focus on supporting tolling workloads and regulatory compliance frameworks. Qualifications Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (YAML and Classic)Proficiency in Azure application deployment (App Services, Functions, Containers, APIs)Experience with secure secrets and key management using Azure Key Vault, RBAC, and managed identitiesAutomation skills in SQL deployment workflows (DACPAC/SQLCMD) integrated within CI/CD pipelinesStrong knowledge of logging and observability tools such as Application Insights, pipeline logs, dashboards, and alertsExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templatesScripting and automation expertise using PowerShell and/or PythonExperience managing Azure environments in production settingsU.S. citizenship or Green Card holder is mandatory Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for microservices and APIs, utilizing both YAML and Classic pipelinesEstablish reusable pipeline templates, release standards, and guardrails to ensure compliant and repeatable deploymentsImplement secure secrets management and key handling using Azure Key Vault and managed identities within pipelinesAutomate database deployment workflows, including migration steps, and integrate them into release processesDevelop blue/green deployment strategies and automated rollback procedures to minimize downtime and mitigate risksStandardize provisioning and configuration across development, QA, and production environments, codifying configuration baselinesCreate monitoring dashboards and set up actionable alerts to track pipeline and deployment health using tools like Application Insights and Log AnalyticsAdhere to DevOps best practices tailored to a government-compliant environment, ensuring security and governance standards are metSupport Azure services such as App Services, Function Apps, API Gateways, and AKS, aligning with Tolling workload requirementsManage identity and access controls, including Entra ID SSO and role assignments, following least-privilege principlesMonitor Azure services and application workloads for uptime and performance, performing diagnostics and deep-dives as neededTriage and resolve production incidents efficiently while documenting root causes and corrective actionsEnsure solutions meet regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, including logging, data flows, and system integrationsCollaborate with stakeholders to optimize system integrations and support cost management initiatives within the cloud environment Benefits Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $115,000 annuallyComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans401(k) retirement plan with company matchingLife insurance, short-term and long-term disability coveragePaid time off and holidaysTraining and professional development assistanceOpportunities for career growth and working with industry-leading expertsFlexible remote work options Equal Opportunity Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.