About The Company
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a distinguished woman-owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. As a CMMI Level 3 assessed organization with ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, and ISO 27001 certifications, YSI specializes in delivering high-quality professional IT solutions and services to both government agencies and private sector clients. Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and cost-effectiveness positions us as a trusted partner in the IT industry.
We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse workforce and providing an environment that encourages professional growth and development. Our comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career advancement make YSI an employer of choice for IT professionals.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines within Azure DevOps to support microservices and API deployments. Your expertise will ensure that our deployment processes are secure, reliable, and compliant with government standards.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, developers, DBAs, and engineers to implement cloud solutions that are fault-tolerant, highly available, and optimized for cost and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure application deployment, automation, and governance, with a focus on supporting tolling workloads and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (YAML and Classic)
Proficiency in Azure application deployment (App Services, Functions, Containers, APIs)
Experience with secure secrets and key management using Azure Key Vault, RBAC, and managed identities
Automation skills in SQL deployment workflows (DACPAC/SQLCMD) integrated within CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of logging and observability tools such as Application Insights, pipeline logs, dashboards, and alerts
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
Scripting and automation expertise using PowerShell and/or Python
Experience managing Azure environments in production settings
U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder is mandatory
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for microservices and APIs, utilizing both YAML and Classic pipelines
Establish reusable pipeline templates, release standards, and guardrails to ensure compliant and repeatable deployments
Implement secure secrets management and key handling using Azure Key Vault and managed identities within pipelines
Automate database deployment workflows, including migration steps, and integrate them into release processes
Develop blue/green deployment strategies and automated rollback procedures to minimize downtime and mitigate risks
Standardize provisioning and configuration across development, QA, and production environments, codifying configuration baselines
Create monitoring dashboards and set up actionable alerts to track pipeline and deployment health using tools like Application Insights and Log Analytics
Adhere to DevOps best practices tailored to a government-compliant environment, ensuring security and governance standards are met
Support Azure services such as App Services, Function Apps, API Gateways, and AKS, aligning with Tolling workload requirements
Manage identity and access controls, including Entra ID SSO and role assignments, following least-privilege principles
Monitor Azure services and application workloads for uptime and performance, performing diagnostics and deep-dives as needed
Triage and resolve production incidents efficiently while documenting root causes and corrective actions
Ensure solutions meet regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, including logging, data flows, and system integrations
Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize system integrations and support cost management initiatives within the cloud environment
Benefits
Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $115,000 annually
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off and holidays
Training and professional development assistance
Opportunities for career growth and working with industry-leading experts
Flexible remote work options
Equal Opportunity
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.