Cloud / DevOps Engineer
About The Company:
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with a presence in more than 40 offices worldwide. Over the past decade, the firm has experienced significant growth and now ranks among the largest U.S.-based law firms globally. Known for its innovative approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence, K&L Gates serves clients across a diverse range of industries and regions. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity, social responsibility, and professional development. Its culture emphasizes big ideas, practical solutions, and a dedication to guiding clients through complex legal challenges. The firm’s global community is committed to creating a lasting legacy for its people, clients, and the communities it serves.
About The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cloud/DevOps (Development, Security, and Operations) Engineer to join our dynamic team. This senior technical leadership role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner to application, infrastructure, security, and data teams, driving DevSecOps best practices and standards across the organization. The role involves embedding security and compliance into the delivery lifecycle, automating infrastructure deployment using infrastructure-as-code frameworks, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud workloads, including AI and data processing. The Cloud/DevOps Engineer will also mentor junior engineers, act as a subject matter expert, and contribute to the firm’s ongoing cloud transformation initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive experience in DevSecOps, cloud engineering, or enterprise software delivery
- Expertise in designing and operating CI/CD pipelines spanning build, test, security, and deployment stages
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure services including networking, identity, security, and platform services
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform
- Experience with container platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
- Strong knowledge of application and cloud security practices, including SAST, DAST, and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale application, data, and AI workloads in Azure
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Foundry (Azure AI Studio) Agent Service
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or similar
- Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications preferred (AZ-400, AZ-500, AZ-204, AI-200, SC-500)
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for Azure DevSecOps platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments
- Design, implement, and govern comprehensive CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines aligned with enterprise standards and compliance requirements
- Embed security controls, automated scanning, and policy-as-code across infrastructure, application, and data delivery pipelines
- Lead automation of Azure infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code frameworks to support enterprise-scale deployments
- Build, support, and optimize containerized platforms and orchestration solutions for cloud-native and hybrid workloads
- Design and maintain Azure environments supporting production systems, modernization initiatives, and on-premises migrations
- Collaborate with application, data, and AI teams to enable secure delivery of enterprise applications and AI workloads
- Establish and maintain reusable CI/CD components, frameworks, and modules to promote delivery consistency
- Define and enforce DevSecOps best practices, standards, and governance models across teams
- Enable Agile delivery through tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence
- Design Azure environments tailored for AI workloads, including private networking and restricted egress configurations
- Mentor engineers and act as a subject-matter expert in DevSecOps, Azure architecture, and security automation
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness programs and health advocacy services
- Pre-tax commuting benefits and flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans including 401(k) with profit sharing
- Paid time off ranging from 25 to 30 days annually, including holidays and parental leave
- Life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee assistance programs and mental health resources
- Professional development opportunities and CLE credits
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses and access to various discounts
- Hybrid and remote work options to promote work-life balance
- Additional perks such as pet insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Equal Opportunity
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We foster a workplace free from prohibited harassment and discrimination