OverviewWe are seeking a DevSecOps Technology Consultant to join Microsoft Federal and support the delivery of secure, cloud-first solutions for U.S. Government customers. Microsoft Federal was established to address the unique mission, compliance, security, and procurement requirements of the United States Government (USG). Our teams work directly with federal agencies to design, deploy, and operate mission-critical solutions in highly regulated environments. As a DevSecOps Technology Consultant, you will work alongside cloud architects, platform engineers, and security professionals to help customers modernize infrastructure, automate delivery pipelines, and implement secure cloud platforms in Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal the consultant who is passionate about cloud engineering, automation, platform operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure as code. You will gain hands-on experience with Azure services, DevSecOps practices, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and secure workload deployment within government environments.This role is focused on developing the next generation of Azure and DevSecOps consultants who can help federal customers modernize legacy environments, accelerate secure cloud adoption, and deliver mission-critical capabilities through automation, platform engineering, and security-first practices. Participates in the pre-sale process as needed. Helps scope the project by sharing customer or technical knowledge in their specialty domain by leveraging their expertise as a subject matter expert. Maintains tools with up-to-date skills and availability. Participates in and/or may lead meetings with customers/partners to understand their business needs and/or scenario they are trying to solve. Engages others appropriately to understand and define customer requirements. Communicates the business value of planned solutions to customers/ partners with direction/guidance. Implements mitigations on technical and business risks. Manages their schedule and communicates to project leads. Delivers against Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Oversees aspects of implementation. Acts as an ambassador in consumption of intellectual property (IP) and leverages IP in projects. Proactively assists in the creation of intellectual property content and seeks areas that are available for more IP. Communicates areas that need refreshing or gaps in intellectual property. Provides feedback for continuous improvement. Identifies opportunities to expand or accelerate the adoption and consumption of the cloud and Microsoft technologies. Obtains relevant accreditations and certification(s) as advised by the domain leadership team. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Growth mindset encourages each of us to lean in and learn what matters most to our customers, to create the foundational knowledge that enables us to make customer-first decisions in everything we do. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission. ResponsibilitiesSupport Azure cloud engineering and DevSecOps initiatives for Microsoft Federal customers Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices Assist with the deployment, configuration, and operation of Azure-based environments and services Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows Support containerized workloads and platform services, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Help integrate security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance requirements throughout the software delivery lifecycle Monitor cloud environments and assist with troubleshooting infrastructure, deployment, and application issues Collaborate with architects, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and customer stakeholders to deliver mission-focused solutions Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, and peer reviews Document technical implementations, operational procedures, and engineering best practices Continuously learn and adopt modern cloud, automation, and security technologies Growth & Development This role provides a pathway into Azure Engineering, Platform Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or DevSecOps consulting roles. Consultants will receive hands-on experience in: Azure Cloud Architecture DevSecOps and CI/CD Automation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Kubernetes and Container Platforms Cloud Security and Compliance Secure Government Cloud Environments Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Intellectual Property ManagementActs as an ambassador in consumption of intellectual property (IP) and leverages IP in projects. Proactively assists in the creation of intellectual property content and seeks areas that are available for more IP. Communicates areas that need refreshing or gaps in intellectual property. Provides feedback for continuous improvement. Operational ExcellenceCompletes operational tasks and readiness and ensures timeliness and accuracy while maintaining adherence to security standards through Delivery Compliance, Privacy, and Security (DCPS). Follows Microsoft policies, compliance, and procedures (e.g., Enterprise Services Authorization Policy, Standards of Business Conduct, labor logging, expenses, travel guidelines). Pre-Sales SupportParticipates in the pre-sale process as needed. Helps scope the project by sharing customer or technical knowledge in their specialty domain by leveraging their expertise as a subject matter expert.ReadinessLearns new technologies or services based on business demands and industry trends and evaluates their impact on security posture, revisiting the Industry Solutions Delivery (ISD) Learning Portfolio for Security to deepen understanding of security considerations. Obtains relevant accreditations and certification(s) as advised by the domain leadership team. Shares experiences, best practices, and product news within the team. Participates in relevant technical communities at Microsoft.Technical DeliveryImplements technical solutions by completing assigned project tasks with defined quality standards and following Industry Solutions processes and security initiatives. Oversees aspects of implementation.Follows the capacity process outlined by Resource, Insights, Capacity, and Capability (RICC) team. Maintains tools with up-to-date skills and availability.Proactively manages relationships with customers/partners/stakeholders to identify and contribute to the drivers of satisfaction and dissatisfaction, determine the root cause, and establish recovery actions to improve the experience.Supports project planning and the development of project documents by defining the risks and dependencies. Communicates the business value of planned solutions to customers/ partners with direction/guidance. Implements mitigations on technical, business, and security risks. Manages their schedule and communicates with project leads. Delivers against Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).Participates in and/or may lead meetings with customers/partners to understand their business needs and/or scenario they are trying to solve. Uses business, technology, security, and industry strategies to define customer/partner requirements and constraints. Engages others (e.g., EAG Security stakeholders) appropriately to understand and define customer requirements, ensuring security is prioritized.Proactively identifies issues and risks and engages with customers/partners or internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers) as appropriate to address and resolve issues while maintaining a security-first mindset. Business DevelopmentIdentifies opportunities to expand r accelerate the adoption and consumption of cloud and Microsoft technologies.QualificationsRequired/Minimum qualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience.1+ year(s) work experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience. Other RequirementsSecurity Clearance Requirements:Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:•The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. • Clearance Verification:This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements.You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. • Microsoft Cloud Background Check:This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certaincitizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law.To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance Additional or preferred qualifications3+ years work experience in relevant area of business.Technical certifications based on domain/service line (e.g., Azure, Security, Dynamics).Delivery Management certification (e.g., Scrum, Agile, Change Management, Project Management).1–3 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, software engineering, or a related technical field Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including compute, networking, identity, storage, and monitoring Experience with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, C#, Bash, or JavaScript Understanding of source control systems and Git-based workflows Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform, or similar tools Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and automation platforms such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Familiarity with Linux and Windows administration fundamentals Working knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, or cloud-native architectures is a plus Interest in cloud security, compliance, Zero Trust principles, and secure software delivery Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Technical Experience Experience or exposure to the following technologies is highly desired: Microsoft Azure Azure DevOps GitHub Enterprise Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Networking Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights Bicep, ARM Templates, or Terraform PowerShell, Python, and Bash Container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Security and compliance frameworks within government environments Technology Consulting IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,900 - $156,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $100,800 - $169,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.