DevOps Engineer

Location: 325 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603 This role integrates application development, SQL Server database administration, server and platform operations, Azure cloud services, and system maintenance into a unified role. This is a hybrid position. The contractor will be expected to be onsite two days per week and will eventually be required onsite three days a week. Server AdministrationAdministers 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 project Database AdministrationAdministers 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.Application Development 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-premise environments.3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration Required3 Years 3-5 years of SQL server database administration Required3 YearsStrong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi tier architectures. Required3 Years Proficiency with Azure DevOps (pipelines, iterations, boards, work items) Desired3 Years Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.