DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Beavercreek, OH
Work Type: Full-Time Onsite
Remote Work: No

Job Description
We are searching for an experienced Cloud and DevOps Engineer to support a classified Azure Government environment in Beavercreek, OH. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments that power mission-critical operations for our customer. You'll bring hands-on expertise in infrastructure-as-code provisioning and drive automation efforts while operating in a secure environment. Successful candidates will already be comfortable operating in a DoD classified setting from day one. If you have deep, production-level Azure experience and want to work in a secure, high-trust environment where that expertise really matters, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Azure Infrastructure and IaC

• Deploy and manage Azure resources via Infrastructure as Code, using Bicep as the primary tool, with supporting knowledge of JSON, YAML, and PowerShell.
• Provision and maintain core Azure resources including storage accounts, Key Vault, virtual machines, VNets, subnets, and network security groups.
• Maintain version-controlled, repeatable infrastructure deployments aligned with DoD security baselines.

Azure Virtual Desktop

• Deploy and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, application groups, and workspaces.
• Build and maintain golden images using Packer via automated pipelines.
• Rotate AVD session host images using Azure DevOps pipelines on a recurring basis.

CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps

• Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to automate infrastructure provisioning and application delivery.
• Support application deployment into Azure environments and troubleshoot deployment and operational issues.
• Enforce consistent, traceable configuration across environments.

Migration and Application Support

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues and document resolution procedures.
• Coordinate with onsite and remote teams to validate configurations and ensure operational handoff readiness.
• Automation and Scalability
• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability.
• Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

Automation and Scalability

• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual intervention and improve deployment reliability.
• Scale infrastructure to meet evolving customer workload and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Security+ Certification is required.
• Experience working in a classified Azure Region or delivering software into an AirGapped network.
• Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Azure Infrastructure via Bicep or Terraform.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Experience building golden images with Packer and rotating them via automated pipeline.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related Field AND 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years demonstrated performance in related technology.

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Microsoft AZ-140 Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification.
• Migration experience - on-premises to Azure or cloud-to-cloud.
• Familiarity with container operations in Kubernetes or AKS environments.
• Ansible or PowerShell automation experience.

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Beavercreek, OH OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available).
• Must be willing to work fully onsite.
• Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $167,000 - $205,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.