Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer who combines strong scripting capabilities with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps and a solid foundation in network engineering. This role focuses on streamlining infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational workflows while ensuring reliability and scalability across systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts to streamline infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and system operations.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and network teams to improve system integration and performance.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automated workflows and pipelines.
- Apply network engineering principles to diagnose connectivity issues, optimize performance, and ensure secure communication between systems.
- Maintain documentation for automation processes, pipelines, and infrastructure configurations.
- Support cloud-based environments, primarily within Microsoft Azure.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong scripting experience in languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repos, and release management.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and best practices.
- Foundational knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, subnets, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure.
- Ability to troubleshoot across application, infrastructure, and network layers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.
- Experience with security best practices in cloud and network environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, Network+).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability.
Publishing Pay Range: $40.00- $50.00 Hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.