Azure DevOps Administrator

Title : Azure DevOps Administrator
Location : Raleigh,NC
Duration : 6 + Months
Job Type : C
Description : As a part of the client IT team, this role integrates application development, SQL Server database administration, server and platform operations, Azure cloud services, and system maintenance into a unified role. 

This is a hybrid position. The contractor will be expected to be onsite two day per week and will eventually be required onsite three days a week.

Server Administration

• Administers a portfolio of approximately 15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.
• Manages Azure-hosted Development/QA environments and DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.
• Supports externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.
• Oversees certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all supported servers.
• Supports Windows server refresh project

Database Administration

• Administers multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments.
• Supports Development/QA databases and eight Production/Test/Train databases integral to agency applications.
• Maintains databases serving Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, Non-Public Education, State Clearinghouse, and State Construction Office (Interscope).
• Supports databases used by external vendors for Mail Service Center and State Parking.
• Ensures database integrity, performance, security, and participates in platform migrations such as Windows Server 2016 to 2019.

Application Development 

• Serves as Azure DevOps administrator, managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, and work items.
• Designs, develops, and maintains application components supporting Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet Management, Non-Public Education, and State Construction (Interscope).
• Develops and maintains ASP.NET web applications and standalone utilities used across multiple divisions.
• Supports secure coding practices, deployment processes, and application reliability across cloud and on-premise environments.

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