Systems Engineer (Azure Pipeline) -Expert

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is part of Cherokee Federal, the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies under Cherokee Nation Businesses. A trusted partner for over 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal focuses on solving complex challenges and serving government missions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure/Cloud DevOps CI/CD pipelines supporting application deployments across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement automated build, test, and release processes using YAML pipelines, Git repositories, and Azure DevOps Services.
• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure deployments using ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding, automated testing, and quality gates into deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term stability.
• Ensure compliance with BAE Systems security, configuration management, and change control processes.
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) where applicable.
• Monitor pipeline performance, implement improvements, and maintain documentation for operational continuity.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional partners.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 11 years of work experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and maintaining Azure, or other Cloud, DevOps pipelines (YAML and classic).
• Hands-on experience with Azure/Cloud services, including App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Azure Monitor.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, DevSecOps practices, and automated deployment strategies.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Experience with Git-based version control and branching strategies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and configuration issues across cloud environments.
• Familiarity with secure development and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or defense sector programs.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS).
• Experience integrating security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) into pipelines.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-104, or related Azure credentials.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated starting salary range: $195,000–$205,000 (pay commensurate with experience).

• Full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Other possible benefits as provided (benefits are subject to change with or without notice).