Lead DevOps Architect

Job Description

ICF is a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to governments and commercial clients in the India, United Kingdom, Europe and globally. Since 1969, we have combined a passion for our work with deep industry expertise to tackle our clients' most important challenges.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineer with a strong background in computer science, software development, cloud networking, and security principles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies and DevOps practices and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure.
• Implement DevSecOps practices to enhance security across the development lifecycle.
• Automate the deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure for cost and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance best practices across all cloud environments, including permission sets, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and other advanced security principles or Azure policies, RBAC controls.
• Architect and implement robust cloud networking solutions, including VPCs, hub-and-spoke models, and cross-cloud provider connectivity.
• Leverage SecOps technologies like Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, Splunk, or similar tools to enhance system security and visibility.
• Drive cost optimization efforts by analyzing infrastructure usage and implementing strategies to minimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications:

• Experience of 8-12 years across Infrastructure Automation on Cloud Platforms
• Experience in software development and cloud DevOps (internships, projects, or coursework).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in cloud networking concepts, including VPC design, subnetting, hub-and-spoke architectures, and hybrid or multi-cloud connectivity.
• Expertise in scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Azure ARM, or Pulumi.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including permission sets and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Knowledge of SecOps technologies such as Rapid7, Splunk, or other similar tools.
• Knowledge of Cloud AI Services like AI Foundry or SageMaker or Bedrock is a plus
• Knowledge of Cloud Data Technologies like Azure Synapse, AWS Glue, Snowflake, or Databricks is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management.
• Knowledge of Service Catalogs is a plus.
• Knowledge of Azure Dev Center is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML and Generative AI technologies is a plus.