Azure Devops Lead

We are looking for Azure DevOps Admin - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Cary, NC .

Job Title: Azure DevOps Admin - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Cary, NC
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $51.00hr - $56.00hr
Requirement/Must Have: 12+ years professional experience with Bachelor s degree. 12+ years experience as an Azure cloud engineers supporting higher level PaaS services, network, and surrounding technology. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Azure cloud engineer focusing on IaC and PaaS Services (AKS, AppService etc.). Terraform experience is a must-have. Solid understanding of Azure public cloud platform. Knowledge of software development life cycle. Knowledge of programming languages and web-based technologies. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Broad knowledge of cloud computing concepts and solutions. Knowledge of infrastructure management within a cloud environment. Knowledge of cloud delivery models. Knowledge of Web services, API Gateway, Elastic/Network Load Balancers, ACA, policy framework, cache services, security framework etc. Proficiency in modern software architecture using CI/CD, DevOps, Scalability, API first strategy and etc. required.
Responsibilities: Develops strategy to execute Azure Cloud Engineering. Develops and implements standards and best practices as it relates to cloud solutions. Leads efforts to provision infrastructure using infrastructure as code tooling (using Terraform, ARM etc). Leverages automation to monitor and orchestrate client environments. Implements Cloud standards, DevOps / CICD tool chain and Standard Operating Environment (SOE). Supports business requirements by conducting business needs assessments and analysis. Keeps up with patches and updates to enable new functionality and address vulnerabilities. Conducts research on emerging technologies in support of cloud and infrastructure development efforts and recommends technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility. Works with Kubernetes, Docker, and other container technologies. Deploys all Azure PaaS services (APIM, AKS, AppService, FrontDoor etc.).
Nice to Have: Focused experience and knowledge on Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes services is a huge plus. Azure certification is highly desired. AKS certification (CKAD) and HCI (Azure stack) experience preferred.
Skills: Azure Cloud. DevOps. Terraform. ARM. Kubernetes. Docker. AKS. AppService. APIM. FrontDoor. CI/CD. IaC. PaaS. API Gateway. Network Load Balancers.
Qualification And Education: Bachelor s degree. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Strong communications / interpersonal skills.
Benefits Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities.
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. OpenKyber reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About OpenKyber Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, OpenKyber is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), OpenKyber is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

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