Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a local DevOps Engineer located in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Automation \& IaC:
Design, build, and maintain scalable Azure cloud infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
Develop modular, reusable IaC components following best practices
Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources
CI/CD \& DevOps Practices:
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms
Integrate automated testing, quality gates, and deployment strategies into pipelines
Implement environment promotion workflows supporting Dev, Test, Staging, and Production
Cloud Operations \& Reliability:
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure services
Implement observability, alerting, and automated remediation
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies
Security \& Compliance:
Embed security controls in IaC deployments
Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards
Automate vulnerability scanning and compliance validation
Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position
3-5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering
Expertise with Azure services
Strong proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or other IaC tools
Experience automating with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively
Automation-first mindset
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability \& ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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