DevOps Engineer - ADO

Job Title: DevOps Engineer - ADO

Pay: $65 hr/w-2

Location: 100% Remote

Summary We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer specializing in Azure DevOps (ADO) to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team for a 4-month contractual engagement. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience managing enterprise Azure DevOps environments, with a focus on platform governance, security, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile support. This role offers the opportunity to work on Azure production environments, driving platform improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize deployment workflows and security compliance. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and a passion for cloud automation, this position is an excellent fit.

Requirements

• Proven experience administering Microsoft Azure DevOps in an enterprise setting.
• Expertise in Azure DevOps projects, repositories, pipelines, boards, and permissions management.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows, branch policies, and repository governance.
• Experience governing CI/CD pipelines, including YAML pipelines and build/release workflows.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, security integrations, and compliance standards.
• Skilled in troubleshooting permissions, pipelines, repositories, and platform integrations.
• Excellent communication skills to guide teams and document best practices.
• Ability to partner effectively with engineering, security, and Agile teams.
• Certifications in Azure DevOps or Azure Cloud are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Azure DevOps platform components including projects, repos, pipelines, and boards.
• Standardize configurations, manage permissions, and optimize asset cleanup for governance.
• Monitor platform health, usage, and costs to implement continuous improvements.
• Govern and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, and build validations.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce DevSecOps practices and implement security guardrails.
• Support Agile teams with Azure Boards configuration for Scrum, Kanban, and other workflows.
• Integrate Azure DevOps with security, cloud, and reporting tools, managing service connections and APIs.
• Lead governance forums, develop standards, and ensure compliance across platform use.

Benefits

• Work on Azure production environments, gaining exposure to enterprise cloud operations.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge DevOps practices in a remote setting.
• Opportunity for professional growth through engagement with security, cloud, and automation disciplines.
• Flexible work arrangement with 100% remote access.

Note: This 4-month contract offers a unique opportunity to influence Azure DevOps governance and enhance platform capabilities, with a focus on Azure production environments.