Cleared Cloud ​/ DevOps Engineer - L4

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for an experienced Cloud and Dev Ops Engineer to support a classified Azure Government environment in Beavercreek, OH. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments that power mission-critical operations for our customer. You'll bring hands-on expertise in infrastructure-as-code provisioning and drive automation efforts while operating in a secure environment.

Successful candidates will already be comfortable operating in a DoD classified setting from day one. If you have deep, production-level Azure experience and want to work in a secure, high-trust environment where that expertise really matters, we want to hear from you!

• Deploy and manage Azure resources via Infrastructure as Code, using Bicep as the primary tool, with supporting knowledge of JSON, YAML, and Power Shell.
• Provision and maintain core Azure resources including storage accounts, Key Vault, virtual machines, VNets, subnets, and network security groups.
• Maintain version-controlled, repeatable infrastructure deployments aligned with DoD security baselines.

• Deploy and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, application groups, and work spaces.
• Build and maintain golden images using Packer via automated pipelines.
• Rotate AVD session host images using Azure Dev Ops pipelines on a recurring basis.

• Build and maintain Azure Dev Ops pipelines to automate infrastructure provisioning and application delivery.
• Support application deployment into Azure environments and troubleshoot deployment and operational issues.
• Enforce consistent, traceable configuration across environments.

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues and document resolution procedures.
• Coordinate with onsite and remote teams to validate configurations and ensure operational handoff readiness.
• Automation and Scalability
• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability.
• Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability.
• Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

• Active Security+ Certification is required.
• Experience working in a classified Azure Region or delivering software into an Air Gapped network.
• Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Azure Infrastructure via Bicep or Terraform.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Experience building golden images with Packer and rotating them via automated pipeline.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related Field AND 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years demonstrated performance in related technology.

• Microsoft AZ-140 Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.
• Migration experience - on-premises to Azure or cloud-to-cloud.
• Familiarity with container operations in Kubernetes or AKS environments.
• Ansible or Power Shell automation experience.

• Must be within driving distance of Beavercreek, OH OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available).
• Must be willing to work fully onsite.
• Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO's success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more!

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