DevSecOps Technology Consultant-CTJ-Top Secret/SCI

Overview

We are seeking a DevSecOps Technology Consultant to join Microsoft Federal and support the delivery of secure, cloud-first solutions for U.S. Government customers. Microsoft Federal was established to address the unique mission, compliance, security, and procurement requirements of the United States Government (USG). Our teams work directly with federal agencies to design, deploy, and operate mission-critical solutions in highly regulated environments. As a DevSecOps Technology Consultant, you will work alongside cloud architects, platform engineers, and security professionals to help customers modernize infrastructure, automate delivery pipelines, and implement secure cloud platforms in Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for the consultant who is passionate about cloud engineering, automation, platform operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure as code. You will gain hands-on experience with Azure services, DevSecOps practices, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and secure workload deployment within government environments. This role is focused on developing the next generation of Azure and DevSecOps consultants who can help federal customers modernize legacy environments, accelerate secure cloud adoption, and deliver mission-critical capabilities through automation, platform engineering, and security-first practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Azure cloud engineering and DevSecOps initiatives for Microsoft Federal customers
• Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Assist with the deployment, configuration, and operation of Azure-based environments and services
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows
• Support containerized workloads and platform services, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Help integrate security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance requirements throughout the software delivery lifecycle
• Monitor cloud environments and assist with troubleshooting infrastructure, deployment, and application issues
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and customer stakeholders to deliver mission-focused solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, and peer reviews
• Document technical implementations, operational procedures, and engineering best practices
• Continuously learn and adopt modern cloud, automation, and security technologies
• Participates in the pre-sale process as needed. Helps scope the project by sharing customer or technical knowledge in their specialty domain by leveraging their expertise as a subject matter expert
• Maintains tools with up-to-date skills and availability
• Participates in and/or may lead meetings with customers/partners to understand their business needs and/or scenario they are trying to solve
• Engages others appropriately to understand and define customer requirements
• Communicates the business value of planned solutions to customers/partners with direction/guidance
• Implements mitigations on technical and business risks
• Manages their schedule and communicates to project leads
• Delivers against Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Oversees aspects of implementation
• Acts as an ambassador in consumption of intellectual property (IP) and leverages IP in projects. Proactively assists in the creation of intellectual property content and seeks areas that are available for more IP. Communicates areas that need refreshing or gaps in intellectual property. Provides feedback for continuous improvement
• Identifies opportunities to expand or accelerate the adoption and consumption of the cloud and Microsoft technologies
• Obtains relevant accreditations and certification(s) as advised by the domain leadership team

Growth & Development

This role provides a pathway into Azure Engineering, Platform Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or DevSecOps consulting roles. Consultants will receive hands-on experience in:

• Azure Cloud Architecture
• DevSecOps and CI/CD Automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Kubernetes and Container Platforms
• Cloud Security and Compliance
• Secure Government Cloud Environments
• Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year(s) work experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
• Verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
• Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years work experience in relevant area of business
• Technical certifications based on domain/service line (e.g., Azure, Security, Dynamics)
• Delivery Management certification (e.g., Scrum, Agile, Change Management, Project Management)
• 1–3 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, software engineering, or a related technical field
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including compute, networking, identity, storage, and monitoring
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, C#, Bash, or JavaScript
• Understanding of source control systems and Git-based workflows
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform, or similar tools
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and automation platforms such as Azure DevOps or GitHub
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows administration fundamentals
• Working knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, or cloud-native architectures is a plus
• Interest in cloud security, compliance, Zero Trust principles, and secure software delivery
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience or exposure to the following technologies is highly desired:

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Enterprise
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Networking
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Bicep, ARM Templates, or Terraform
• PowerShell, Python, and Bash
• Container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Security and compliance frameworks within government environments

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,900 - $156,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $100,800 - $169,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.