DevOps / DevSecOps Engineer - Azure | IaC | Security | Automation

Avaya is an enterprise software leader that helps the world's largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections.

The Avaya Infinity platform unifies fragmented customer experiences, connecting the channels, insights, technologies, and workflows that together create enduring customer and employee relationships.

We believe success is built through strong connections - with each other, with our work, and with our mission. At Avaya, you'll find a community that values your contributions and supports your growth every step of the way.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a results-drivenDevOps / DevSecOps Engineerto design, automate, and secure cloud infrastructure across Azure environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise inInfrastructure as Code (IaC),CI/CD pipelines, andsecurity automationwith strong collaboration and agile delivery skills. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive reliability, scalability, and compliance across our multi-cloud and hybrid platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform and Ansible modules for Azure infrastructure.
  • Enforce configuration standards and policy-as-code practices.
• Cloud Engineering (Azure):
  • Architect and manage scalable, secure Azure environments (AKS, App Gateway, VNets, NSGs, Key Vault, Managed Identities).
  • Implement governance, cost optimization, and compliance controls across subscriptions.
• CI/CD & Automation:
  • Build and optimize Jenkins and GitHub Actions pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment across environments.
  • Implement blue/green, canary, and rollback deployment strategies with observability and alerting.
• DevSecOps & Security:
  • Integrate vulnerability scanning, code analysis, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows.
  • Manage secrets, certificates, and key management using secure vault solutions.
  • Collaborate with security teams to align infrastructure with FedRAMP/FIPS/ISO/PCI standards.
• Monitoring & Reliability:
  • Implement proactive monitoring using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and Log Analytics.
  • Define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets aligned with business objectives.
• Collaboration & Agile Practices:
  • Partner with product and engineering teams in agile ceremonies to plan, deliver, and continuously improve.
  • Participate in release management, sprint planning, retrospectives, and post-incident reviews.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience inDevOps, Site Reliability, or Platform Engineering.
• Proven expertise inAzure cloud architecture and automation.
• Hands-on experience withTerraform,Ansible,Helm, andKubernetes.
• Strong understanding ofCI/CD tools(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD).
• Familiarity withsecurity frameworks(FedRAMP, FIPS, CIS Benchmarks).
• Experience withcontainer security,image scanning, andsupply chain security.
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, network, and application layers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a focus on accountability and delivery.

Desired Behaviours

• Ownership:Takes responsibility for end-to-end delivery.
• Collaboration:Builds trust across teams; communicates transparently.
• Adaptability:Adjusts quickly to new priorities and technologies.
• Continuous Learning:Proactively explores automation, AI, and new DevOps practices.
• Security Mindset:Integrates security at every stage of development and deployment.
• Outcome Focus:Measures success through reliability, speed, and cost efficiency.

Thepayrangeforthisopportunityisfrom$101,200 to$136,600 +performance-relatedbonus+benefits.

Thisrangerepresentstheanticipatedlowandhighendsofthesalaryforthisposition.Thisroleisalsoeligibletoreceiveanannualbonusthatalignswithindividualandcompanyperformance.Actualsalarieswillvaryandarebasedonfactorssuchasacandidate'squalifications,skills,competencies,andlocation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.