Azure DevOps Engineer / Terraform

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. This role focuses on orchestrating containerized applications, developing CI/CD pipelines, implementing Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions, integrating new software and hardware technologies, and enhancing cybersecurity posture.This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Terraform infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to provision and manage Azure cloud resources within the Summit platform environment
• Implement and enforce DevSecOps best practices across CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, integrating security controls at every stage of the deployment lifecycle
• Collaborate with Summit platform teams to architect scalable, repeatable Terraform modules aligned with VA cloud environment standards and governance requirements
• Ensure Terraform configurations adhere to federal security frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST) and VA-specific compliance requirements, embedding policy-as-code guardrails to prevent misconfigurations
• Conduct infrastructure code reviews and security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities before deployment
• Troubleshoot and correct complex problems related to on-premises systems
• Update, configure, and manage system components
• Optimize existing customer solutions.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field + 15 years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience with Azure-native services
• Demonstrated experience with Azure-native services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Virtual Networks) and proficiency in managing infrastructure state via Terraform Cloud or Azure backends
• Hands-on experience integrating Terraform workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines, including automated testing, plan/apply gates, and secret management

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Kubernetes Certifications: KCNA, KCSA, CKA, CKAD, CKS,
• Experience in healthcare, finance, government, or technology environments.
• Strong analytical skills with experienceidentifyingworkflow inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting user onboarding workflows, service intake processes, or enterprise access provisioning.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust

Posted Salary Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.