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DevOps Architect
- HTC Global Services Inc (Springfield, MO)
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HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts. You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients' success. You'll work side by side with our clients and have long-term opportunities to advance your career with the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.
Job Title: DevOps Architect
Experience Required: 10–12 years
Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced DevOps Architect (10–12 years) to lead the end-to-end design and execution of DevOps solutions in Azure environment. This is an onsite role requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive DevOps transformation, modernize CI/CD pipelines, ensure infrastructure automation, strengthen security, and optimize performance and cost. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, architectural depth, and hands-on capabilities in cloud-native and DevOps technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Architect and lead the implementation of scalable, secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins tailored to enterprise-grade applications.
+ Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy with Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates, ensuring reusability, standardization, and GitOps alignment.
+ Integrate advanced security tools (SAST, DAST, IaC scanners) into the CI/CD process to implement shift-left security and automate compliance.
+ Ensure robust secrets management and policy enforcement using Azure Key Vault and policy-as-code frameworks across the pipeline lifecycle.
+ Design and govern Azure PaaS deployments with a focus on naming standards, tagging, access control, and cost optimization.
+ Build and implement observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to capture golden signals and enable real-time monitoring.
+ Define and enforce enterprise identity governance through RBAC, Just-in-Time (JIT) access, Conditional Access, and MFA for cloud assets.
+ Align DevOps frameworks with DORA metrics, SRE principles, and the Azure Well-Architected Framework for reliability, security, and scalability.
+ Conduct cost analysis and implement FinOps-driven automation for efficient resource usage and budget control.
+ Lead the automation of incident response using Azure Sentinel and define proactive remediation workflows.
+ Perform cloud security assessments and implement security guardrails aligned with standards like CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
+ Architect and manage identity models including service principals, managed identities, and enterprise SSO integrations.
+ Drive vulnerability management processes for code, containers, and infrastructure components through continuous scanning and remediation.
+ Standardize and enforce configuration baselines using compliance-as-code practices.
+ Collaborate extensively with onsite development, security, and operations teams to embed DevOps best practices across the organization.
+ Lead threat modeling, architecture reviews, and DevOps maturity assessments to drive continuous improvement.
+ Implement automated compliance reporting and dashboards aligned with regulatory standards (PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, etc.) using Azure Policy, Security Center, and KQL-based reporting.
+ Enable platform engineering practices by building reusable pipelines, self-service deployment templates, and standardized environments for developers.
+ Develop developer onboarding frameworks and golden paths that reduce time-to-market and increase platform reliability.
+ Introduce resilience engineering practices and integrate chaos testing tools (e.g., Azure Chaos Studio, Gremlin) to validate system robustness under failure conditions.
+ Architect secure Azure landing zones using Azure Blueprints, ARM/Bicep templates, and Policy Assignments for scalable environment provisioning.
+ Architect modern workloads using AKS, Azure Functions, and Event Grid for scalable and loosely coupled deployments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
+ 10–12 years of progressive experience in DevOps, Cloud Architecture, and Infrastructure Automation.
+ Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, including certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-104, or AZ-305.
+ Advanced skills in Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
+ Proven experience architecting secure and scalable cloud infrastructures using DevSecOps principles.
+ Strong knowledge of observability tools, SIEM platforms (Azure Sentinel, Defender), and incident management automation.
+ Experience applying DORA metrics, SRE principles, and Azure Well-Architected best practices.
+ Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills for onsite team collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Azure Architect, DevOps, or Security Expert certifications.
+ Experience with GitOps, container security, and automated remediation workflows.
+ Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and hybrid onsite-offshore delivery models.
+ Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
+ Working knowledge of FinOps principles for cloud cost optimization.
+ Prior experience conducting enterprise DevOps assessments and driving large-scale transformations.
Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier.
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