[Remote] Jr Azure DevOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CirrusLabs is a niche digital transformation company focused on helping customers realize value through innovation. They are seeking a motivated Junior Azure DevOps Engineer to assist in deploying, monitoring, automating, and maintaining Azure-based infrastructure and applications while supporting CI/CD processes and operational excellence.ResponsibilitiesSupport the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Azure cloud infrastructureMonitor and troubleshoot Azure services, virtual machines, networking components, and hosted applicationsAssist with Azure Storage, Azure Compute, and cloud resource managementPerform infrastructure troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and non-production environmentsSupport disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation activitiesManage and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environmentsConfigure and maintain Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificate managementSupport Azure Application Gateway, Azure Traffic Manager, and Azure Load Balancer configurationsInvestigate and resolve load balancer issues, failed instances, and connectivity problemsParticipate in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) activities including monitoring, incident response, and performance optimizationDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep templatesAssist in automating cloud deployments and operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, YAML, and JSONContribute to infrastructure standardization and automation initiativesSupport CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance using Azure DevOps and GitHub ActionsAssist with application deployment automation, release management, and environment provisioningCollaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and operational efficiencyMaintain source code repositories and branching strategies using GitHubProvide basic SQL Server administration supportWrite and troubleshoot SQL queries for operational and reporting purposesSupport SQL Server clustering and web server clustering initiativesAssist with Databricks environment support and platform administrationConfigure and support IIS web servers and Windows ServicesTroubleshoot application, server, and infrastructure issues using Event Viewer logs and monitoring toolsSupport web hosting environments and application deploymentsPerform Windows server health checks and maintenance activitiesSupport Identity and Access Management (IAM) processesAssist with Active Directory (AD) administration and user access managementFollow security best practices for cloud infrastructure and applicationsApply basic networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancingAssist with network connectivity troubleshooting across cloud and on-premises environmentsSupport high-availability, scalability, and disaster recovery initiativesSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fieldEquivalent practical experience may be consideredBasic knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud servicesExperience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Experience with Azure Key VaultExperience with Azure StorageExperience with Azure Compute ServicesExperience with Azure Application GatewayExperience with Azure Traffic ManagerExperience with Azure Load BalancerExperience with Azure BicepFamiliarity with Azure Site Reliability conceptsUnderstanding of Azure DevOps pipelines and release managementExperience with GitHub and GitHub ActionsBasic SQL Server administration and SQL query writingKnowledge of IIS administration and Windows ServicesFamiliarity with PowerShell, Python, YAML, and JSON scriptingBasic understanding of Active Directory and IAM conceptsKnowledge of networking fundamentalsUnderstanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) concepts and testing methodologiesAzure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)Exposure to Databricks administration and supportExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsKnowledge of monitoring tools and observability practicesCompany OverviewCirrusLabs is an IT company provides agile software delivery, automation, cloud Services, and IoT. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.cirruslabs.io/.Company H1B SponsorshipCirrusLabs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2025, 11 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 26 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.