Azure DevOps Software Engineer & Administrator | Harrisburg, PA (ONLY LOCALS)| Contract

[Akhil Spruce]

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Job Title - Azure DevOps Software Engineer & Administrator

Location- Harrisburg, PA (2 days Hybrid) - ONLY LOCALS FROM PA (NO RELOCATION)

Contract

 

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Key Responsibilities

Azure DevOps & GitHub Enterprise Administration

·         Administer and optimize Azure DevOps Services (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts, Test Plans).

·         Configure branch policies, security groups, service connections, and agent pools.

·         Ensure compliance with governance, auditing, and security best practices.

·         Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize DevOps workflows.

·         Provide extensive assistance to the projects to reach to the Azure DevOps Maturity level

·         Administer GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server, including organizations, repositories, teams, permissions, and SSO integrations.

·         Implement governance policies, repository standards, and secure branching strategies across both platforms.

·         Manage RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), access reviews, audit logs, and compliance configurations aligned with federal identity and security requirements.

·         Support migration efforts between Azure DevOps and GitHub when required.

·         Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support ATO processes, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring.

Azure DevOps - CI/CD Pipeline Engineering

·         Design, build, and maintain secure Manual and YAML based CI/CD pipelines in Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.

·         Integrate automated testing, code scanning, artifact management, and approval workflows aligned with agency change control processes.

·         Integrate pipelines with Azure services such as App Services, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Functions, SQL, Key Vault, and Storage

·         Implement reusable pipeline templates, workflow automation, and environment-based deployment strategies.

Collaboration & Support

·         Work closely with development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and program teams to support modernization initiatives.

·         Provide guidance on DevOps best practices, Git workflows, and automation strategies.

·         Provide guidance and assistance for GitHub, GitHub copilot

·         Provide technical, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to DevOps standards and documentation.

·         Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex pipeline, infrastructure, and deployment issues.

·         Support onboarding of new teams and projects into Azure DevOps.

·         Document processes, standards, and operational procedures

·         Good to have knowledge and skills on AI platform

 

Required Skills

 

·         Experience in Azure DevOps as both developer and administrator

·         Proficiency in Azure DevOps Services and Azure cloud administration                       

·         Hands on experience administering GitHub Enterprise (Cloud or Server)                       

·         Expertise of CI/CD best practices, branching strategies, and DevOps methodologies                                           

·         Proficiency in Git and branching strategies                                            

·         Solid understanding of **Infrastructure as Code** (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM).                                   

·         Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell                                  

·         Experience supporting systems in regulated or compliance driven environments.                                

·         Strong documentation and communication skills.                                               

·         Microsoft certifications (AZ 400, AZ 104, AZ 305)                                

·         GitHub certifications (GitHub Foundations, GitHub Actions, GitHub Administration)                                           

·         Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics)                                      

·         Experience with security and compliance in cloud environments                                 

·         Background in .NET, Java, Node.js, or similar development ecosystems                        

·         YAML pipelines (Azure Pipelines & GitHub Actions)