Cloud Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Azure DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) Engineer We are seeking a Azure DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) Engineer to join the firm. The Azure DevSecOps Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, security, and operational excellence of enterprise Azure platforms and CI/CD pipelines. This role drives DevSecOps strategy and standards, embeds security and compliance across the delivery lifecycle, and partners with application, infrastructure, security, and data teams to enable scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions, including AI and data workloads. Key Relationships Chief Technology Officer; Director of Enterprise Applications, AI, and Data; Senior Manager of Automation and Development; Enterprise Operations; IT Security Essential Duties Provide technical leadership and oversight for Azure DevSecOps platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments. Design, implement, and govern end-to-end CI/CD and DevSecOps pipeline architectures aligned to enterprise standards and compliance requirements. Embed security controls, scanning, and policy-as-code across infrastructure, application, and data delivery pipelines. Lead automation of Azure infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code frameworks to support enterprise-scale deployments. Build, design, and support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions for cloud-native and hybrid workloads. Design and maintain Azure environments supporting production systems, modernization initiatives, and on-premises migrations. Partner with application, data, and AI teams to enable secure delivery of enterprise applications, database-backed systems, and AI workloads. Establish and maintain shared CI/CD components, frameworks, and reusable modules to accelerate delivery consistency. Define and enforce DevSecOps best practices, standards, and governance models across delivery teams. Enable Agile delivery through DevSecOps tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. Design Azure environments for AI workloads, including private networking and restricted egress designs. Mentor engineers and act as a subject-matter expert in DevSecOps, Azure architecture, and security automation. Experience & Skills Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience. Seven or more years of progressive experience in DevSecOps, cloud engineering, or enterprise software delivery. Advanced experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines across build, test, security, and deployment stages. Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including networking, identity, security, and platform services. Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform. Experience designing and operating container platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies. Deep knowledge of application and cloud security practices, including SAST, DAST, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Experience supporting enterprise-scale application, data, and AI workloads in Azure environments. Working knowledge of Microsoft Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio) Agent Service. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar. Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (AZ-400, AZ-500, AZ-204, AI-200, or SC-500). Compensation Salary $111,000 - $216,000 per year. The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors including experience and market conditions. Benefits Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature) Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge Wellness Program Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Business Travel Accident Insurance Short- and Long-term Disability Protection Pet Insurance Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment) Health Advocacy Services Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year) Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance Parental Leave (18 weeks, 6 paid; additional paid time off may be available via short-term disability) Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service Paid Holidays (12) Addiction Resources Family Building Benefits Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services Flexible Spending Accounts Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements Employee Assistance Program Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities 529 Deductions Relocation Employee Referral Program Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Perks including technology, entertainment, and travel discount programs All other benefits required by law Equal Employment Opportunity The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by the race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Fair Chance Ordinance In accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered. 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