DevOps Engineer

DataStaff, Inc. is in need of a DevOps Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC*This position is hybrid; 2-3 days per week will be onsiteResponsibilities:Integrates application development, SQL Server database administration, server and platform operations, Azure cloud services, and system maintenance into a unified role.Administers a portfolio of approximately 15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.Manages Azure-hosted Development/QA environments and DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.Supports externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.Oversees certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all supported servers.Supports Windows server refresh projectAdministers multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments.Supports Development/QA databases and eight Production/Test/Train databases integral to agency applications.Maintains databases serving Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, non-Public Education, State Clearinghouse, and State Construction Office (Interscope).Supports databases used by external vendors for Mail Service Center and State Parking.Ensures database integrity, performance, security, and participates in platform migrations such as Windows Server 2016 to 2019.Serves as Azure DevOps administrator, managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, and work items.Designs, develops, and maintains application components supporting Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet Management, non-Public Education, and State Construction (Interscope).Develops and maintains ASP.NET web applications and standalone utilities used across multiple divisions.Supports secure coding practices, deployment processes, and application reliability across cloud and on-premises environments.Required Skills:3 Years - Experience with Windows Server administration3 Years - SQL Server database administration3 Years - Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi-tier architectures.3 Years - Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.3 Years - Willingness to work directly with non-IT agency staffDesired Skill: 3 Years - Proficiency with Azure DevOps (pipelines, iterations, boards, work items)This position is available as corp to corp or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.