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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Title:</b><b> DevOps Engineer (Jira Platform Engineer)</b></h3>
<p><b>
Location:</b> Washington, DC<br>
<b>Duration:</b> 12 Months<br>
<b>Work Authorization:</b> U.S. Citizen</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Overview</b></h3>
<p>
We are seeking a highly skilled <b>DevOps Engineer (Jira Platform Engineer)</b> to serve as the technical owner and administrator of our <b>Jira SaaS platform in a government cloud environment</b>. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring, integrating, and optimizing Jira to support enterprise Agile delivery, project management, and DevSecOps workflows.</p>
<p>
This role will also play a key part in the <b>migration from on-premise Azure DevOps and GitLab environments to Jira SaaS</b>, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with organizational standards and security protocols.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Jira Administration &amp; Engineering</b></h4>
<ul>
<li><p>Administer, configure, and optimize <b>Jira SaaS</b> for enterprise Agile delivery and project management.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Design and maintain <b>custom workflows, fields, issue types, screens, and automation rules</b> in line with Agile frameworks.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Manage <b>user permissions, roles, and security schemes</b> to ensure compliance and governance.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Monitor Jira <b>license usage, user growth, and performance metrics</b> to optimize system efficiency.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to manage renewals, budget allocations, and license optimization.</p>
</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>System Integration &amp; Development</b></h4>
<ul>
<li><p>Design and implement <b>integrations</b> between Jira and other enterprise systems such as <b>GitLab</b>, <b>ServiceNow</b>, and <b>Okta</b>, using REST APIs, webhooks, and automation scripts.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Develop scripts and automation pipelines (Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript) for seamless data synchronization and reporting.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ensure integration performance, scalability, and compliance with enterprise <b>security standards</b>.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Troubleshoot and maintain integration reliability, documenting solutions and best practices.</p>
</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agile Enablement</b></h4>
<ul>
<li><p>Partner with the <b>Agile Transformation Office</b> to translate Agile practices into Jira workflows and templates.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Provide <b>training and mentorship</b> to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Jira best practices.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support Agile reporting, metrics, and analytics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts, cycle time).</p>
</li>
<li><p>Facilitate the <b>transition from Azure DevOps Boards and GitLab</b> to Jira SaaS for government.</p>
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Computer Science, Information Systems</b>, or related field (or equivalent experience).</p>
</li>
<li><p><b>3+ years</b> of hands-on experience administering and engineering <b>Jira (Self-hosted or SaaS)</b>.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proven experience in developing <b>custom integrations</b> between enterprise tools (especially <b>GitLab</b> and <b>ServiceNow</b>).</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proficiency in <b>REST API integration</b> and scripting languages such as <b>Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript</b>.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Strong understanding of <b>Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)</b> and <b>DevSecOps</b> principles.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience managing <b>enterprise tool migrations</b> (e.g., from Azure DevOps or similar platforms to Jira).</p>
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><p>Familiarity with the <b>Atlassian ecosystem</b> (Confluence, Bitbucket, and Marketplace Apps).</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience working in a <b>DevSecOps</b> or <b>Platform Engineering</b> environment.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Knowledge of <b>information security and compliance frameworks</b> (FISMA, SOX, FedRAMP, etc.).</p>
</li>
<li><p>Prior <b>federal government experience</b>.</p>
</li>
<li><p><b>Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP-620, ACP-120, or equivalent)</b> certification preferred.</p>
</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Expected Deliverables</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><p>Administration, configuration, and integration of <b>Jira SaaS (Government Cloud)</b> within the enterprise ecosystem.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support the <b>consolidation and migration</b> from <b>Azure DevOps and GitLab (on-prem)</b> to Jira SaaS.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Develop <b>secure, automated, and scalable integrations</b> between Jira and enterprise systems (e.g., ServiceNow, GitLab).</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ensure <b>end-to-end visibility and traceability</b> across planning, development, and operations.</p></li></ul></div>

DevOps Engineer - DE 25-32696

Probity Inc.

<div><div><b>PLEASE NOTE: </b>This position requires an <b>ACTIVE</b> Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. To be considered for this position, you <b>MUST</b> have an <b>ACTIVE</b> Clearance Level of <b>Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Position Code:</b> 05-SE0904-1</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>Description:</b></div>
<div>In this role, you will guide National Security customers on how to configure and deploy</div>
<div>their Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions. You will support</div>
<div>customer implementations of cloud products through architecture guidance,</div>
<div>best practices, data migration, capacity planning, implementation, troubleshooting,</div>
<div>monitoring, etc. You may travel to customer sites to deploy solutions and deliver</div>
<div>workshops to educate and empower customers.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Responsibilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Be a trusted technical advisor for deployments in test and production environments.</li>
<li>Work with Customers, Partners, and Product teams to deliver consistent, quality solutions into production.</li>
<li>Work with the development teams to identify and test issues with releases to ensure requirements are met</li>
<li>Deployment of software to cloud and on-prem environments. This may include running shell scripts or automated CI/CD pipelines as well as creating/updating the scripts/pipeline.</li>
<li>Creating resources (automating as appropriate) needed to host the components of the application.</li>
</ul><div><b>Minimum qualifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience with automated deployments to a production environment</li>
<li>Experience in Linux/Unix.</li>
<li>Experience in working with multiple clouds (AWS preferred).</li>
<li>Experience with Python</li>
<li>Experience in working with technical customers.</li>
<li>Experience with Docker (creating and updating images as well as using docker)</li>
<li>Active U.S. Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Poly security clearance.</li>
</ul><div><b>Preferred qualifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience with Kubernetes</li>
<li>Experience with networking and storage</li>
<li>Familiar with creating/using RESTful APIs a big plus</li>
<li>Experience with Terraform</li>
</ul><div><b>Experience Requirement:</b></div>
<ul><li>5-7 years of experience</li></ul></div></div>

BZ DevOps Engineer

Capgemini

<p></p><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the job you&rsquo;re considering</b></h4><p>
We are seeking a hands-on Terraform Developer to design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments. This role involves close collaboration with cloud architects and DevOps teams to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure provisioning. While we welcome applicants from all locations, preference will be given to candidates based in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, or New York.</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your role</b></h4><ul><li>Develop and maintain Terraform configurations for provisioning Azure and GCP infrastructure.</li><li>Collaborate with cloud architects and DevOps teams to translate infrastructure requirements into IaC solutions.</li><li>Manage and troubleshoot Terraform state files, workspaces, and modules.</li><li>Implement best practices for IaC, including version control, code reviews, and documentation.</li><li>Integrate Terraform with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational standards and security policies.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your skills and experience</b></h4><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Terraform Developer.</li><li>Strong experience with Terraform Enterprise (not just open-source).</li><li>Proficiency in Python development for automation and scripting.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure and/or GCP infrastructure.</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.</li><li>Solid understanding of IaC best practices, version control (Git), and modular design.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud security and compliance frameworks.</li><li>Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and related tooling.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.</li></ul><p>
#LI-MS4 #LI-HYBRID</p><p><b><br>
Life at Capgemini</b></p><p>
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:</p><ul><li>
Flexible work</li><li>
Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs</li><li>
Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan</li><li>
Paid time off and paid holidays</li><li>
Paid parental leave</li><li>
Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation</li><li>
Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring</li><li>
Mentoring, coaching and learning programs</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups</li><li>
Disaster Relief</li></ul><p><b>
About Capgemini</b></p><p>
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to<br>
engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of &euro;22.1 billion.</p><p>
Get the future you want | www.capgemini.com</p><p><b>
Disclaimer</b></p><p>
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.</p><p>
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.</p><p>
Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.</p><p>
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.</p><p></p><p><br>
Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.</p><br>
<div></div>
</div><div>
Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $72,800 to $169,470/yr. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.</div><div>
</div><div><b>
Job</b> Programmer/Analyst</div><div><b>
Schedule</b> Full-time</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b> US-KS-Washington</div><div><b>
Organization</b> NA APPS LOC PRACTICE</div></div>

Terraform Developer/Migration Engineer

<div><div><b>PLEASE NOTE: </b>This position requires an <b>ACTIVE</b> Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. To be considered for this position, you <b>MUST</b> have an <b>ACTIVE</b> Clearance Level of <b>Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Position Code: </b>05-SO0904-1</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>Description:</b></div>
<div>In this role, you will develop a backend service for National Security customers in</div>
<div>support of their Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Responsibilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Responsible for the creation of backend services, managing the API layer, and ensuring seamless and secure integration between all components</li>
<li>Work with the devops team to identify and test issues with releases.</li>
<li>Work closely with front end developers to ensure requirements are met</li>
</ul><div><b>Minimum qualifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience developing in a cloud environment</li>
<li>Experience in Linux/Unix.</li>
<li>Experience with Python or Node.js</li>
<li>Experience in working with technical customers.</li>
<li>Active U.S. Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Poly security clearance.</li>
</ul><div><b>Preferred qualifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience with Terraform</li>
<li>Experience with Kubernetes</li>
<li>Experience with containers a plus</li>
<li>Familiar with creating/using RESTful APIs a plus</li>
</ul><div><b>Education Requirement</b></div>
<ul><li>BA/BS (or equivalent experience)</li>
</ul><div><b>Experience Requirement</b></div>
<ul><li>5-7 years of experience</li></ul></div></div>

BZ Back-end Developer

NATIONMIND LLC

<div><b>Job Title: AI Developer</b><br>
<b>Location: Washington, DC(Hybrid role, 4 days onsite)</b><br>
<b>Duration: 6+ months Contract</b><br>
<br>
<b>Key Responsibilities</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Design, implement, and operate Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) services using Azure AI/Search, including chunking, embeddings, re-ranking, evaluation, and citation display.</li>
<li>Design and deploy Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools/servers to integrate security scanners, inventory systems, approvals, and Azure DevOps/GitHub services.</li>
<li>Build agentic AI solutions using AutoGen, CrewAI, and/or Agno, enabling secure tool-calling and multi-agent orchestration for troubleshooting and workflow automation.</li>
<li>Develop production-grade chatbots (multi-turn, retrieval-grounded) with prompt management, guardrails, audit logging, and telemetry.</li>
<li>Integrate Azure OpenAI securely behind API Management (APIM), manage secrets with Key Vault, handle events via Event Hub, and instrument with App Insights/Log Analytics.</li>
<li>Evaluate and (where appropriate) fine-tune open-source models (e.g., PEFT/LoRA), balancing quality, latency, cost, and safety.</li>
<li>Ship with CI/CD on Azure DevOps, implement unit/integration tests, red-team for prompt-injection/jailbreaks, and document runbooks.</li>
</ul><br>
<b>Minimum Qualifications</b><br>
<ul>
<li>4-8 years total software development experience, with 2+ years in applied LLM/GenAI.</li>
<li>Strong Python skills and hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI/Search (vector search, hybrid search, semantic ranking).</li>
</ul><b>Certifications</b> (any of):<br>
<ul>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)</li>
<li>Practical experience with agent frameworks (AutoGen, CrewAI, Agno) and MCP/tool-use patterns.</li>
<li>Proven Azure PaaS experience: Azure Functions or Web Apps, APIM, Key Vault, Event Hub; familiarity with Entra ID/RBAC and secure API design.</li>
<li>Experience implementing observability (App Insights, Log Analytics/KQL) and CI/CD with Azure DevOps.</li></ul></div>

AI/LLM Developer

<div>Overview:
<div>
LMI is seeking a skilled <b>Forward Deployed Engineer</b> in the Washington, DC region. Successful Forward Deployed Engineers demonstrate competency in integrating advanced technologies into existing business processes, building new functionality, ensuring successful software deployments, and working closely with customers. This role requires a combination of technical skills, strong communication, and the ability to quickly turn ideas into production caliber code. This role will work as part of the Sales Engineering team and engage directly with customers on-site, in a hybrid format, or remotely, as required by each customer including the potential for occasional short-term travel to customer locations across the United States.</div><div></div><div><br>
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.</div><div><br>
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors&mdash;helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Providing direct support to the multiple customers, this Forward Deployed Engineer will:</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Work closely with customers to integrate the LIGER GenAI platform into their existing business processes.</li><li>
Build new functionalities and enhancements within the LIGER platform to meet specific customer needs.</li><li>
Ensure successful deployment and initial configuration of the LIGER platform, supporting customers for 60-180 days post-sale before transitioning the deployment to a long-term project team.</li><li>
Engage directly with customers in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, or remote work as required by the customer.</li><li>
Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations to showcase LIGER&rsquo;s capabilities and its value to potential and existing customers.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the LIGER platform&rsquo;s capabilities and limitations to guide solution development.</li><li>
Provide technical consulting, guidance, and support throughout the integration and deployment phases.</li><li>
Rapidly build new features into or around LIGER&rsquo;s core platform to meet customer-specific needs and feedback. Work closely with the core product team to integrate new features into the product.</li><li>
Document and communicate customer requirements and feedback to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with customer priorities.</li><li>
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving deployment issues, providing timely and effective solutions.</li><li>
Travel occasionally to customer locations within the United States for direct engagements and support.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with internal teams including product management, engineering, and support to deliver seamless solutions to customers.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li><b>
Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance. You must be a US citizen.</b></li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Python.</li><li>
Extensive experience with PostgreSQL.</li><li>
Hands on experience with LLMs, NLP, and related AI technologies solving real problems</li><li>
Proven experience working with the MEAN Stack and full stack development in typescript.</li><li>
Experience with Angular and developing web applications.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab.</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud computing deployment models, especially AWS GovCloud and/or working within a DoD or federal environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to integrate software solutions with existing business processes, including the ability to interact effectively with APIs.</li><li>
Knowledge of software development lifecycle and security principles.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders, including senior executives from government and industry.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.</li><li>
Willingness and availability for occasional travel based on project requirements.</li></ul><div>
DESIRED SKILLS</div><ul><li>
Active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance preferred.</li><li>
Proven ability to work quickly and independently as part of a small team of engineers to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions.</li><li>
Experience in sales engineering within the federal government sector, with a deep understanding of federal customers' unique challenges and requirements.</li><li>
Expertise in developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and fostering long-term customer partnerships.</li><li>
Ability to clearly communicate the value and benefits of technical solutions to non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Ability to provide strategic input on product enhancements and development based on market trends and customer feedback.</li><li>
Familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity requirements and vulnerability management concepts.</li><li>
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and utilizing tools such as GitLab.</li><li>
Familiarity with container orchestration engines such as Kubernetes (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift).</li><li>
Proficiency with MCP Server and experience building MCP tools.</li><li>
Hands-on experience in containerizing applications.</li><li>
Strong background in Unix/Linux operating systems.</li><li>
High energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to effectively interact with senior executives from both government and industry.</li><li>
Experience with leadership, management, and providing issue resolution and expert guidance to teams.</li><li>
Knowledge of AWS products and capabilities, with specific experience in GovCloud environments.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Target salary range: $145,000 - $250,000</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Disclaimer:</i></b> The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.</div><div></div><div><br>
#LI-SH1</div></div>

Forward Deployed Engineer - Clearance Required

Riva Solutions Inc

<div><p><b>Title:</b> Database Engineer<br>
<b>Location:</b> Washington, DC &ndash; Onsite<br>
<b>Terms:</b> Full-Time<br>
<b>Clearance:</b> Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance Required (U.S. Citizenship Required)<br>
<b>Travel:</b> Minimal; &lt;10% Anticipated</p><p></p><p><b>
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.</b></p><p>
That&rsquo;s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.</p><p></p><p><b>
Program Overview</b></p><p>
RIVA Solutions is supporting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the ISCOM Division to deliver mission-critical IT modernization and cybersecurity services. This effort focuses on enhancing the security, reliability, and efficiency of NTIA&rsquo;s infrastructure, driving forward their mission of advancing broadband access, data-driven policymaking, and secure communications through modern digital tools and compliance with federal standards.</p><p></p><p><b>
Position Overview</b></p><p>
RIVA Solutions is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support the NTIA ISCOM program. In this role, you will design, implement, secure, and optimize complex database solutions across both on-premises and cloud-based environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB, and will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical database systems.</p><p>
This position requires a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills, a passion for automation and optimization, and the ability to collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver modern data solutions.</p><p></p><p><b>
Core Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable Azure database solutions, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB.</li><li>
Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure peak performance, security, and reliability.</li><li>
Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries, indexing, and storage configurations in Azure to ensure efficient operations.</li><li>
Develop and implement comprehensive backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies to ensure business continuity.</li><li>
Enforce database security, auditing, and compliance practices in alignment with federal standards and organizational policies.</li><li>
Leverage Azure-native monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) for proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning.</li><li>
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate database services into CI/CD pipelines and support automated database deployment strategies.</li><li>
Provide troubleshooting support and root cause analysis for complex database issues and performance bottlenecks.</li><li>
Develop and enforce standards, procedures, and best practices for database design, use, and maintenance.</li><li>
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members when required.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Skills &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Expert-level experience with Azure database services including Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB.</li><li>
Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for scripting, automation, and database administration.</li><li>
Strong understanding of PaaS and IaaS database offerings within Azure.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies in production environments.</li><li>
Proven expertise in database security, auditing, encryption, and compliance in cloud environments.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with backup, restore, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.</li><li>
Familiarity with NoSQL database technologies in Azure (e.g., Cosmos DB, Table Storage) is highly desirable.</li><li>
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in support of DevOps, automation, and CI/CD workflows.</li><li>
U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain/maintain required clearance.</li><li>
4+ years of professional experience in database engineering, administration, or cloud data solutions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification (preferred but not required).</li><li>
Prior experience supporting Department of Commerce, NTIA, or other federal civilian agencies.</li><li>
Experience implementing database security controls and compliance measures aligned with federal standards.</li><li>
Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud database strategies.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Salary:</b> Up to $145,000 depending on experience</p><p></p><p><b>
RIVA Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave</li><li>
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match</li><li>
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts</li><li>
Long- and Short-term Disability</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Wellness Program Initiatives</li><li>
RIVA Flex (Flex Hours and Hybrid Work Support)</li><li>
Additional Perks &amp; Workplace Benefits</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Equal Opportunity Statement:</b><br>
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.</p></div><p></p>

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