Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer

The Company

At VertiGIS, we build powerful GIS software. Our portfolio of products, solutions, and services enhance the capabilities of leading mapping software, most notably Esri's ArcGIS. For decades, professionals have relied upon us to overcome complex technical challenges so that they can make a significant impact in the world.

VertiGIS offers meaningful careers that grow with you over time, encourage you to think creatively, and connect you with customers who are making a difference in the world. We are passionate, high-performing individuals that come from a diverse set of educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds. What we all have in common is our drive to do good work, support each other as we grow, and enjoy the beautiful places where we live.

The Position

The Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer designs, implements, and manages CI/CD pipelines, automates infrastructure provisioning, and monitors system health, performance, and security within the Azure cloud environment, collaborating with development teams to ensure smooth and secure application deployments.

If you believe that you'd be a fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Management:
  • Design, implement, and manage Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Infrastructure Automation:
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration in the Azure cloud environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Maintenance and modernization of development infrastructure, on-premises and in the cloud.
  • Includes build agents, Windows and Linux servers, package feeds, and artifact storage.
• Leading SOC 2 compliance initiatives across R&D, and representing R&D during SOC 2 audits.
  • Policy ownership and enforcement, participating in internal reviews, and working with external auditors.
  • Knowing our SOC 2 policies back to front.
• Infrastructure Design:
  • Includes modernization of legacy cloud infrastructure and associated cloud migrations, and infrastructure design for new products.
• Coordination of DevOps efforts globally.
  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance efforts (where they overlap).
  • Defining core DevOps goals, initiatives, and best practices.
• Azure Cloud Infrastructure Governance:
  • Orchestrate, operationalize, and govern cloud infrastructure, including management of cloud costs.
• System Monitoring and Management:
  • Monitor and manage system health, performance, and security within the Azure environment.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth and secure deployment of applications, optimizing software delivery and deployment strategies.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployment and operations, implementing proactive solutions to ensure reliability.
• Documentation and Training:
  • Document DevOps processes, procedures, and configurations clearly and comprehensively, and provide training and support to team members on tools and methodologies.
• Security Integration:
  • Ensure SOC2 security best practices and controls are integrated into Azure DevOps processes and infrastructure.
• Security Implementation:
  • Oversee vulnerability scans, penetration tests, WAF controls, and static code analysis checks.
• Azure DevOps Tools:
  • Maintain and administer Azure DevOps repositories, branches, and version control systems, including permission and policy management.
• DevOps Strategy:
  • Manage the development and implementation of DevOps strategies and processes.

Skills Required:

• Azure DevOps: Proficient in using Azure DevOps tools and services.
• CI/CD: Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and practices.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with IaC tools and methodologies, such as Bicep, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform.
• Azure Cloud Services: Familiarity with various Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, Python and JavaScript/TypeScript for automating tasks.
• Monitoring and Logging: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor and PRTG to track system health and performance.
• Security: Understanding of security best practices and how to implement them in a cloud environment. Bonus points for SOC2 and/or ISO27001 audit experience.
• Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with development teams.
• Experience with the following tools: Azure DevOps, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), PowerShell, Bash, Python, Bicep, AzureCLI, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Vanta.

Our Perks

Team/Career Growth

• Top-notch colleagues that like and respect one another
• We listen to peoples' ideas-and act on them
• A supportive environment with opportunity for training, mentoring, professional development,and advancement
• Challenging, interesting work
• Cutting edge technology that improves the world around us
• We're recognized experts in our field-people around the world seek us out

Benefits

• Fair and equitable salaries, as well as profit sharing
• A competitive group benefits program for you and your family
• A health and lifestyle spending account
• RRSP matching
• 4 weeks of vacation to start and 5 weeks of vacation after 5 years with the company (pro-rated to days of effort)
• Bottomless book budget
• Company summer and winter parties (that are fun to attend!)

Office

• A hybrid working model allowing employees to split time between the office and homeor a remote working model for employees outside our headquarters zone
• High-end hardware and equipment
• Secure bike storageandshowers
• Lunchtime yoga twice per week
• Healthy snacks
• Good coffee (we know how important this is!)

At VertiGIS, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We encourage everyone who is interested in the role, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability status or age, to apply. Unique perspectives and experiences are what make our teams strong!

If you self-identify as having a disability, please let us know how we can best assist you. Accommodation is available upon request at any time during the recruitment process.

VertiGIS Compensation Philosophy

At VertiGIS, we strive to offer competitive total compensation packages that include both direct and non-direct compensation such as salary, health care and retirement benefits, variable/incentive pay, paid time off, and other benefits and perks.

Our job postings reflect the expected pay or pay range for each position in alignment with our compensation philosophy and salary budget. This reflects what we feel is competitive based on the profile of candidate we are seeking. The background, experience, and skill set we are seeking will be outlined in the role requirements.

We strive to have a comprehensive approach to compensation and ensure that employees are paid based on the value they bring to the company.

We're a great place to build your career.

Our colleagues are great people and make our company the kind of place we enjoy coming to every day. We reward top performers and stay true to our core values. Since 1999, we've built our business based on steady, sustainable growth - we're still growing and our future is bright!

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