DevOps Engineer - Remote

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Dev Ops Engineer!

This position is fully remote.

Overview

Software product development focuses on developing multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications, enterprise data architecture, and operating systems/utility software and tools, which provides a platform for running end-user applications for external customers. The work includes:

• Understanding the domain of the software problem and/or functionality, the interfaces between hardware and software, and the overall software characteristics

• Using programming, scripting, and/or database languages to write the software code

• Supporting software test engineering, Dev Ops, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding software enhancements
• Applying knowledge of software development best practices, including technical design specifications, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC-first approach)
• Build and support Kubernetes (AKS) environments, including container deployment
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub and related tooling
• Collaborate with development teams to enable self-service infrastructure and deployment capabilities
• Apply Dev Ops best practices across build, release, and operational processes
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues across cloud environments
• Contribute to platform standardization, governance, and reusable module development

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure
• Proven expertise in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
• Hands-on experience with Git Hub (source control, workflows, CI/CD integration)
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes (AKS) environments
• Solid understanding of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation principles
• Ability to apply GenAI capabilities to improve productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency
• Experience working with Application Release Orchestration tools (e.g., Mass driver, Redhat, Git Lab, Harness, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in ambiguous environments
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts (VNet, routing, connectivity, security)
• Familiarity with Kanban, Scrum, or other frameworks supporting Agile delivery
• Exposure to platform engineering concepts and developer self-service models

Impact

This role directly contributes to:

• Accelerating cloud adoption and standardization
• Enabling developer productivity through automation and self-service
• Improving system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency

Ways of Working (Critical to Success)

This role requires a strong alignment to Sentara's engineering culture:

• Operates with an Agile mindset, focusing on incremental delivery and continuous improvement
• Embraces ambiguity-comfortable with "we don't know what we don't know yet"
• Prioritizes value-driven decision making, not just task execution
• Seeks and applies feedback continuously
• Contributes to a diverse culture of shared ownership and team accountability

Team & Culture Expectations

We are looking for engineers who:

• Have an attitude of curiosity and growth mindset
• Are comfortable operating with autonomy ("ask for forgiveness vs. permission" mindset)
• View themselves as owners, partners, relationship builders; not order-takers
• Courageously engage in two-way feedback and transparent communication
• Partner with leadership, teammates, and external dependencies to identify blockers and improve effectiveness

This is a highly collaborative environment where success depends on proactive communication, ownership, and continuous learning.

Education

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)

or

• 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree(Required)

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure…