3-5+ years of management or leadership experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering
5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices
Experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures with a focus on security
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Octopus Deploy, including .NET web apps and Azure SQL Databases
Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform)
Experience designing secure Azure application landing zones
Proficiency in automating security tasks for cloud applications
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing DevOps team fostering a culture of innovation
Guide the transformation of workloads to secure, Azure-native solutions
Oversee design and implementation of Azure platform and application landing zones
Architect and implement Azure infrastructure using Bicep/Terraform with security controls
Champion adoption of DevSecOps practices in CI/CD pipelines
Automate operational tasks for application repositories to enhance security and compliance
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure cloud solutions
Ensure compliance with financial industry regulatory standards
Benefits
Hybrid work model (3 days in the office)
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
Focus on security-first and compliance-driven practices
Career development through mentoring and team leadership
Engagement with diverse technology and security teams
Full Job Description
Job Description
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder for 3 or more years.
This position is hybrid 3 days per week in either our Atlanta, GA or Cincinnati, OH office. This position is not eligible for remote work
What you'll own
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and security-first thinking.
Transformation & Delivery:
Guide the transformation of completed lift-and-shift workloads into secure, Azure-native solutions, leveraging Azure services, automation, and best practices.
Oversee the design and implementation of Azure platform and application landing zones with security and compliance as foundational principles.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Architect, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Bicep and/or Terraform for both platform and application resources, ensuring security controls are codified and versioned.
Drive adoption of IaC for consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments with integrated security validation.
DevSecOps & Automation:
Champion the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security testing and controls into CI/CD pipelines and throughout the SDLC.
Automate Day 2 operational tasks for application repositories, including monitoring, patching, scaling, backup, and continuous security compliance checks.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and compliance checks are automated and enforced.
Collaboration: Work closely with software engineering, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.
Compliance & Security:
Ensure all solutions meet financial industry regulatory standards and internal security/compliance policies.
Continuously monitor, audit, and enhance security posture across all DevOps processes and cloud resources.
What you'll bring
3-5+ years of management or leadership experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering environment.
5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices.
Proven experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures and processes, with a focus on security and compliance.
Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure and Octopus Deploy, including deploying and managing App Services, .NET web apps, Azure SQL Databases, and related services, with security best practices.
Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep and/or Terraform), including codifying security controls.
Experience designing and implementing secure Azure platform and application landing zones.
Proficiency in automating Day 2 operational and security tasks for cloud applications.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
Previous experience in the financial industry, with a solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, drive delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.
It's a bonus if you have
Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-305).
Experience with IaC using Octopus Deploy, monitoring/logging tools, and security best practices.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development lifecycles.
Experience with security frameworks and tools (e.g., Snyk, SCA, OWASP, SAST/DAST, vulnerability management).
