Junior Azure DevOps Engineer/Network Engineer

Idea Entity

$90K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CompTIA Security+/CISSP or equivalent from DoD 8570 Certifications (IAT Level II or IAT Level III) required.
  • 3+ years of IT experience with Azure stack architecture.
  • 3+ years implementing DevSecOps in Azure and container technologies.
  • Experience designing Azure services for caching, logging, and monitoring.
  • Proficient in cloud cost estimation and optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with security scan tools like Fortify and SonarQube.
  • Familiar with code versioning tools such as Azure DevOps/TFS and Git.

Responsibilities

  • Design and provision infrastructure for enterprise-level applications in Azure.
  • Create cloud applications focused on availability, reliability, and security.
  • Set up development and test environments for development teams.
  • Implement DevSecOps infrastructure for developer use.
  • Adhere to secure software design practices.
  • Collaborate effectively with development teams and engineers.
  • Communicate project priorities and deadlines clearly.

Benefits

  • Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan (401K, IRA) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Federal Holidays)
  • Paid Training & Development opportunities
  • Hybrid work environment
Full Job Description
Title: Junior Azure DevOps Engineer/Network Engineer
Department: Engineer
Reports To: Direct of Software Development
Location: Herndon, Virginia

Role Summary

This role has responsibility for understanding our digital workspace platform that enables organizations to transform their business processes through portals, dashboards, and workflows.

This role is a full-time role, operating on a hybrid schedule out of our Herndon, VA office with two (2) telework days a week. Due to the nature of this role, US Citizenship is required and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Designing and provisioning infrastructure and services for enterprise level full-stack applications in Azure.
  • Designing and provisioning cloud applications for availability, reliability, security, and performance.
  • Designing and implementing development and test environments for developers.
  • Implementing DevSecOps infrastructure to be utilized by developers.
  • Follow secure software design practices.
  • Follow disciplined software engineering principles.
  • Collaborate with development teams and platform engineers.
  • Be a collaborative team player to define, design, develop, test, and deploy automation tools.
  • Active communication across the team.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Must have CompTIA Security+/CISSP or equivalent from DoD 8570 Certifications (IAT Level II or IAT Level III).
  • At least three (3+) years of IT experience and experience in architecting applications utilizing Azure stack (App Services, Data Services, Functions, etc.).
  • At least three (3+) years of experience in implementing DevSecOps in Azure and in container technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing development and test environments.
  • Prior work experience with designing and implementing Azure services for caching, logging, and monitoring.
  • Prior experience with estimating and optimizing cloud consumption costs.
  • Prior hands on experience with implementing code security scan tools such as Fortify, SonarQube, CAST, etc.
  • Strong understanding of secure software design principles.
  • Experience with code versioning tools such as Azure DevOps/TFS and Git.
  • Experience with conducting design reviews and code reviews.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline/experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.
  • Prior DoD (Department of Defense) Experience.

Core Values Alignment

We are looking for someone who aligns with our core values and who:
  • Acts with Customer First mindset - empathizing and building trust through service.
  • Takes initiative and Gets Stuff Done without waiting for direction.
  • Demonstrates a Strive for Excellence approach in quality and delivery.
  • Is a Growth-Through-Learning thinker, always seeking to improve.
  • Communicates as a Team-First Communicator, fostering clarity and collaboration.

Why Join Us
  • Competitive Pay
  • Competitive Health Care Plans
  • Health Savings Account (HAS)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Federal Holidays)
  • Innovative, mission-driven culture built on accountability and trust
  • Hybrid work environments
  • Collaborative teams passionate about making a real impact
  • Opportunities for continuous growth and learning

Benefits
  • Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan (401K, IRA) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Federal Holidays)
  • Paid Training & Development opportunities
  • Hybrid work environment

The target pay range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000; based on experience.

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