About
Job Description:
As the
DevOps Software Analyst,
you will be responsible for mission critical support of all department owned applications and their infrastructure.
You will be responsible for ensuring proper monitoring, scale, and resiliency across all environments from test to production.
Responsibilities include closely with the development team to break fix code, design and implement application build and deployment solutions.
You will also partner with the software infrastructure and production assurance teams to introduce platform provisioning and standardized configuration management.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain Azure landing zones and platform services (e.g., VNet, Private Endpoints, Key Vault, Azure Firewall/NSGs, Application Gateway/WAF).
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and/or Bicep; enforce GitOps workflows (branching, PRs, policy checks).
Create reusable modules, pipelines, and golden patterns for app teams; champion automation-first approaches
Define and measure SLIs/SLOs, error budgets, and reliability roadmaps for critical services.
Implement and tune observability (logs, metrics, traces) using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Prometheus/Grafana where applicable.
Conduct capacity planning, resiliency testing (chaos, failover, DR), and performance tuning across services.
Build secure, robust CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps Pipelines) with automated testing, scans, and approvals.
Standardize deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling) for containerized and PaaS workloads.
Manage container platforms (AKS: node pools, cluster autoscaling, HPA/VPA, ingress, network policies) and registries (ACR).
Implement guardrails using Azure Policy, RBAC, PIM, and Blueprints (or equivalent) to enforce least privilege and compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA as relevant).
Manage secrets and certificates (Key Vault) and integrate security testing (SAST/DAST/Container scanning) into pipelines.
Support vulnerability remediation and patching SLAs.
Own incident response, including rotational shifts and on-call; lead triage, root cause analysis (RCA), and post-incident reviews.
Optimize cost (FinOps), tagging standards, budgets, and proactive spending alerts.
Maintain runbooks, knowledge base articles, and automation for routine operations.
Act as a technical mentor; review designs/PRs; contribute to architecture decisions.
Partner with app teams to onboard workloads, define nonfunctional requirements, and drive platform adoption.
Manage and or Participate in the deployment and release of development, test and production software builds
Manage the operations and monitoring of applications and infrastructure from dev to production.
Develop code and escalate break fix issues that may occur.
Task automation of infrastructure and application provisioning.
Ensure all environments meet scale and resiliency requirements.
Support customer facing and internal applications
Monitor submitted tickets; assign, escalate and communicate, as required
Participate in services and software systems design
Participate in rotating on-call support duties
Requirements:
8 to 10 years of hands-on experience with Azure-based infrastructure and services in production.
Bachelor s degree in computer science (or related) or equivalent work experience required
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise level applications and their infrastructure.
Strong understanding of web and their related infrastructure technologies (load balancers, DNS, IIS or Apache/WebSphere, authentication and authorization, database connections, etc.)
Experience implementing or managing Application Monitoring, Splunk, or Dynatrace
Working knowledge in Automation technologies
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Deep expertise in several of: AKS, App Services, Functions, APIM, Azure SQL/MI, Cosmos DB, Storage, Event Hub/Service Bus, Redis, VNet/Peering, Private Link, Application Gateway/WAF, Front Door.
Strong IaC with Terraform (preferred) and/or Bicep; Git-based workflows; GitHub or Azure DevOps.
Proven SRE background: SLI/SLO design, error budgets, incident management, RCA, capacity and performance engineering.
CI/CD design and operations (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps Pipelines); artifact/versioning strategies; release governance.
Observability with Azure: Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and alerting/automations (Action Groups, Logic Apps, Functions).
Solid networking fundamentals (DNS, TLS, routing, firewalls, load balancing), identity (AAD/Entra ID), and secrets management (Key Vault).
Scripting proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python; Linux fundamentals.
Understanding of security best practices: RBAC, PIM, Azure Policy, managed ide
Good written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to communicate among technical and non-technical employees, and process orientation skills
Demonstrates a customer driven approach and good relationship management skills
Ability to work autonomously and under deadlines
Ability to multi-task, be highly organized, and work independently
Ability to identify areas of improvement and come up with creative solutions
Nice To Have:
Working knowledge of mainframe architecture is a plus.
At least 3 years coding/scripting JAVA, JavaScript and HTML
Note:
This is a highly hands-on DevOps/SRE role requiring deep execution experience. Candidates must demonstrate real-world ownership of production systems, including defining SLOs/SLIs, managing AKS day-2 operations (scaling, patching, troubleshooting), and actively building and supporting CI/CD and IaC solutions. Architecture-only or oversight-focused profiles will not be considered.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaJMboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at
Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com)
and
, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at .
Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com)
and , and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.
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