About the company
Onset is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support application development, SQL Server database administration, Windows server administration, Azure cloud services, DevOps operations, and system maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Administer a portfolio of approximately 15 enterprise servers supporting application, database, web, and file/print functions
- Manage Azure-hosted Development and QA environments and DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments
- Support externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center
- Manage certificate administration, service accounts, and security configurations across supported servers
- Support Windows Server refresh and migration projects
- Maintain server availability, reliability, security, and performance across supported environments
- Administer multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments
- Support Development and QA databases as well as Production, Test, and Training databases supporting agency applications
- Maintain databases supporting the Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, Non-Public Education, State Clearinghouse, and State Construction Office (Interscope)
- Support databases utilized by external vendors for the Mail Service Center and State Parking
- Ensure database integrity, performance, and security
- Support database migrations and platform upgrades
- Troubleshoot SQL Server database issues and provide ongoing database support
- Serve as an Azure DevOps administrator, managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, boards, and work items
- Design, develop, and maintain application components supporting Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet Management, Non-Public Education, and State Construction (Interscope)
- Develop and maintain ASP.NET web applications and standalone utilities used across multiple divisions
- Support secure coding practices, application deployment, and application reliability
- Support applications across cloud and on-premise environments
- Collaborate with technical teams and agency staff to identify requirements and implement effective solutions
- Troubleshoot application, server, database, and deployment issues
- Support ongoing system maintenance, enhancements, and platform operations
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with Windows Server administration
- 3+ years of experience with SQL Server database administration
- 3+ years of experience with Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi-tier architectures
- 3+ years of experience managing complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Training, and Production
- 3+ years of experience working directly with non-IT agency staff
- Experience supporting enterprise server and database environments
- Strong understanding of Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure
- Strong SQL Server database administration skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work across application development, server administration, database administration, and DevOps responsibilities
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, iterations, boards, and work items
- Experience with Azure-hosted Development and QA environments
- Experience supporting DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments
- Experience developing and maintaining ASP.NET applications
- Experience with Windows Server refresh and migration projects
- Experience supporting secure coding and application deployment practices
- Experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid cloud/on-premise environments
- State government or public-sector IT experience
Conditions
- Local candidates only
- Must be available for an in-person interview
- Must be able to work onsite two days per week initially, increasing to three days per week
- Must be able to work at 325 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Must be comfortable working directly with non-IT agency staff and business stakeholders
- Must be able to support cloud, on-premise, server, database, application, and DevOps environments