Systems Analyst 3
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team for a long-term contract role in Austin, Texas. This hybrid position requires local candidates within 50 miles of Austin. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade DevOps practices, developing scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, and administering Snowflake environments. You will also be involved in Python automation, containerized workload management with Kubernetes (AKS), integrating AI/ML capabilities, and configuring monitoring and logging frameworks. This role involves collaborating with various teams, supporting production issues, ensuring compliance, and evaluating business requirements to recommend technical solutions.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD methodologies.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- 8+ years of experience using Azure DevOps, Git, and automated deployment pipelines.
- Strong experience administering Snowflake environments, including: RBAC and security administration, Warehouse management, Query and performance optimization, Data governance and access controls.
- Extensive Python scripting experience for automation and platform engineering.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and AKS.
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise data pipelines and ETL workflows.
- Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability platforms.
- Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, dashboards, alerting, and audit monitoring.
- Understanding of AI/ML concepts and integration into cloud-based enterprise platforms.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep, or similar).
- Knowledge of security, compliance, governance, and cloud best practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Must be local to Austin, TX (within 50 miles).
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing AI-enabled data platforms, including Snowflake Cortex and ML-driven solutions.
- Experience integrating AI services into enterprise cloud architectures.
- Familiarity with Snowflake AI, Cortex, and advanced analytics capabilities.
- Experience supporting Texas state agencies, Medicaid, healthcare, or large public-sector environments.
- Experience working in highly regulated enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.
- Experience with state client exp is very helpful.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and support scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Administer Snowflake environments, including warehouse management, performance optimization, access controls, and security administration.
- Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least-privilege access models across cloud and data platforms.
- Develop Python automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, deployment automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
- Build, manage, and optimize cloud-based ETL processes and data integration pipelines.
- Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, with a strong preference for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and AI teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise platforms.
- Configure and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, centralized logging, dashboards, alerting, and observability frameworks.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement proactive monitoring strategies.
- Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations for cloud resource deployment and management.
- Develop technical documentation, operational runbooks, standards, and support procedures.
- Ensure adherence to security, governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in production support and after-hours maintenance activities as needed.
- Evaluate business requirements and recommend scalable technical solutions aligned with agency objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
