Azure Integration & DevOps Engineer

Azure Integration & DevOps Engineer
Contract to Hire
Arlington, VA: On-Site 4 days a week / 1 day remote
Hourly Rate: $90/hr. W2. Benefits Available
Conversion Salary: $180,000 annually plus benefits.
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required (TS is acceptable)

Our client has an urgent need for an Azure Integration and DevOps Engineer who can operate across Azure integration, DevOps, cloud engineering, automation, security, software development and production support.
The ideal candidate is someone who can do more than build integrations; we need someone who understands the full lifecycle from development and deployment through security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production operations.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Azure, cloud engineering, DevOps, software development, or systems integration
• Active Secret clearance (Top Secret is acceptable) 
• Strong hands-on Azure experience, particularly:
  • Azure Functions
  • Logic Apps
  • Event Hubs
  • API Management / Service Bus
• Strong Terraform / IaC experience
• CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Experience with Entra ID, managed identities, RBAC, and Key Vault
• Strong troubleshooting and automation skills
• C#/.NET, Python, PowerShell, or similar development experience
• 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

• Design, develop, deploy, and support Azure integration solutions.
• Build event-driven and serverless solutions using Azure Event Hubs, Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management.
• Develop and maintain Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable Azure infrastructure deployments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Automate Azure provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
• Implement secure solutions using Entra ID, managed identities, Key Vault, RBAC, and appropriate cloud security practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application, integration, infrastructure, and production issues using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Develop APIs, integrations, and automation using C#/.NET, Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Use GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and other approved AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development, testing, documentation, and automation.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-focused solutions.

• 5+ years of experience in Azure, cloud engineering, DevOps, software development, or systems integration.
• Secret clearance
• Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Hubs, and related integration services.
• Strong experience with Terraform/IaC and automated Azure infrastructure deployment.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with cloud security concepts including RBAC, managed identities, Entra ID, and Key Vault.
• Strong troubleshooting and automation skills.

• Experience with Azure API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights.
• Experience with Terraform modules and enterprise IaC practices.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, or similar AI-assisted development tools.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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