Job Title: Azure DevOps Engineer & Administrator Job Code: PA 803170 Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Labor & Industry (L&I) Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid) Duration: Contract until 06/30/2027

Position Overview

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer & Administrator to support mission-critical government systems and cloud modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for administering Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise environments, implementing secure CI/CD automation, managing cloud governance, and supporting enterprise modernization efforts within regulated environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure DevOps administration, GitHub Enterprise, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipeline engineering, cloud security, and DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Azure DevOps & GitHub Administration

Administer and optimize:

Azure DevOps Services

GitHub Enterprise Cloud/Server

Manage:

Azure Boards

Repositories

Pipelines

Artifacts

Test Plans

Configure:

Branch policies

Security groups

Service connections

Agent pools

RBAC access controls

Implement governance, auditing, and compliance standards

Support migration efforts between Azure DevOps and GitHub

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on:

Vulnerability remediation

ATO processes

Continuous monitoring

CI/CD Pipeline Engineering

Design and maintain:

YAML pipelines

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions workflows

Implement:

Automated testing

Code scanning

Approval workflows

Artifact management

Integrate pipelines with:

Azure App Services

AKS

Azure Functions

Azure SQL

Key Vault

Azure Storage

Develop reusable pipeline templates and deployment strategies

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience with:

Azure DevOps administration and development

Strong expertise in:

Azure DevOps Services

Azure cloud administration

GitHub Enterprise administration

Git and branching strategies

CI/CD methodologies

Hands-on experience with:

YAML pipelines

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Infrastructure as Code:

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Experience with:

PowerShell scripting

Security and compliance-driven environments

DevOps governance and automation

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Highly Desired Qualifications

Microsoft certifications:

AZ-400

AZ-104

AZ-305

GitHub certifications:

GitHub Foundations

GitHub Actions

GitHub Administration

Experience with:

Azure Monitor

App Insights

Log Analytics

Cloud security and compliance

.NET, Java, or Node.js ecosystems

Knowledge of AI platforms and automation tools

Key Competencies

Azure DevOps Administration

GitHub Enterprise Administration

CI/CD Pipeline Engineering

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cloud Governance & Security

YAML Pipelines & Automation

Azure Cloud Administration

DevOps Modernization

Troubleshooting & Technical Leadership

Important Notes

Hybrid role based in Harrisburg, PA

First-round interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams

In-person interviews may be required

Candidates must comply with Commonwealth security and badge requirements

Metered parking costs are candidate responsibility

Government equipment/data cannot be accessed outside the Continental United States

Primary Skills

Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, CI/CD, YAML Pipelines, PowerShell, Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Cloud Administration, GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, Security & Compliance, Git, .NET, Node.js

Flexible work from home options available.