LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Proven experience in leading and managing a cross-disciplinary team of DevOps engineers and working with other software engineers and technical staff.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience identifying and escalating issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.

COLLABORATION SKILLS:

• Ability to work effectively with various cross-disciplinary teams, including Server Engineering, Application Development, L1 Support, Network, QA, Desktop Engineering and Support, as well as Technical and Program Managers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration and communication across different teams and departments.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track record as a Systems Engineer or Admin, with experience in installing, configuring, and supporting IIS Web servers, including migration to Azure Web Apps.
• Strong understanding of Computer Networks, Virtual Private Networks, and SQL Server.
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services and cloud migrations; AWS/GCP experience is a plus.
• Advanced Azure DevOps skills, particularly with Git and Boards, and experience with CI/CD tools such as Octopus Deploy, TeamCity, Jenkins, Ansible, or Azure Pipelines.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and working knowledge of SQL query language.
• Experience with centralized job scheduling tools, production support, and automated testing solutions.
• Strong background in Change Management and performing application changes to production systems.
• Proven ability to build cloud-based infrastructure solutions in Azure with a strong governance model.
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2.0, Managed Identities, and Service Principals.
• Working understanding of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Bard, other LLMs, and various Microsoft Copilot technologies.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, PowerBI, and Azure SQL database technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor a cross-disciplinary team of DevOps Engineers, Release Engineers, and DBAs, providing guidance and occasional hands-on support.
• Oversee the modernization of DevOps processes, ensuring best practices and efficient workflows that align with modern cloud/Azure architecture.
• Manage deliverables and dependencies, communicating timelines and expectations to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to align DevOps initiatives with business goals.
• Drive project management activities, including planning, execution, and monitoring of DevOps projects.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination within the team and with other departments.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.