YNV Group
Senior DevOps and Automation Engineer
YNV Group - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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We’re seeking a Senior DevOps and Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust DevOps solutions and automation frameworks in Microsoft Azure environments. In this role, you will focus on supporting cloud operations, driving continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and mentoring junior engineers. You’ll collaborate closely with architects, developers, and security teams to support cloud transformation projects while maintaining performance, reliability, and compliance. Helping people thrive and grow in the modern digital world.
YNV Group has been building successful businesses that deliver long-term value since 2010. As a privately owned holding company, we excel at identifying and addressing unmet market needs. With a global workforce of over 6,000 employees across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, our portfolio spans technology, real estate, and financial services. Led by industry experts committed to sustainable growth and innovation, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients and partners, ensuring their needs remain central to our approach. The brands in our portfolio include: TeKnowledge, Everty, Sandglass, Monifai and Smart Factoring.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
Apply DevOps methodologies across hybrid infrastructure environments
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to automate workflows and improve delivery pipelines
Integrate DevSecOps practices into pipelines, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and automated compliance checks
Deploy and manage observability frameworks with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, or Grafana
Administer and optimize infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Implement robust security and access controls, including RBAC, ABAC, Key Vault integration, and policy enforcement
Manage and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance
Oversee system performance and resolve complex technical issues
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures
Coordinate activities across the software development lifecycle, including change and configuration management
Support data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance in line with company and industry standards
Conduct routine system updates, backups, and maintenance
Create and deliver user adoption materials, such as manuals, presentations, and architectural documentation
Stay up to date on emerging technologies to drive innovation and process improvement
Support incident, change, and configuration management, particularly for security-related changes
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructures
Participate in crisis management, troubleshooting, and proactive testing of security tools and services
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Automation Engineering role
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, especially infrastructure, governance, and automation
Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
Skilled in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiar with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Experience with vulnerability management and incident response
Knowledge of networking concepts, system upgrades, and capacity planning
Strong documentation, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Certifications (Preferred/Required): Microsoft AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (preferred)
Microsoft AZ-104 / AZ-305: Azure Administrator / Architect (preferred)
Terraform Associate or equivalent cloud automation certification
Additional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus
ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation is an advantage
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We’re seeking a Senior DevOps and Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain robust DevOps solutions and automation frameworks in Microsoft Azure environments. In this role, you will focus on supporting cloud operations, driving continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and mentoring junior engineers. You’ll collaborate closely with architects, developers, and security teams to support cloud transformation projects while maintaining performance, reliability, and compliance. Helping people thrive and grow in the modern digital world.
YNV Group has been building successful businesses that deliver long-term value since 2010. As a privately owned holding company, we excel at identifying and addressing unmet market needs. With a global workforce of over 6,000 employees across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, our portfolio spans technology, real estate, and financial services. Led by industry experts committed to sustainable growth and innovation, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients and partners, ensuring their needs remain central to our approach. The brands in our portfolio include: TeKnowledge, Everty, Sandglass, Monifai and Smart Factoring.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
Apply DevOps methodologies across hybrid infrastructure environments
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to automate workflows and improve delivery pipelines
Integrate DevSecOps practices into pipelines, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and automated compliance checks
Deploy and manage observability frameworks with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, or Grafana
Administer and optimize infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Implement robust security and access controls, including RBAC, ABAC, Key Vault integration, and policy enforcement
Manage and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance
Oversee system performance and resolve complex technical issues
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures
Coordinate activities across the software development lifecycle, including change and configuration management
Support data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance in line with company and industry standards
Conduct routine system updates, backups, and maintenance
Create and deliver user adoption materials, such as manuals, presentations, and architectural documentation
Stay up to date on emerging technologies to drive innovation and process improvement
Support incident, change, and configuration management, particularly for security-related changes
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructures
Participate in crisis management, troubleshooting, and proactive testing of security tools and services
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Automation Engineering role
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, especially infrastructure, governance, and automation
Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
Skilled in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiar with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Experience with vulnerability management and incident response
Knowledge of networking concepts, system upgrades, and capacity planning
Strong documentation, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Certifications (Preferred/Required): Microsoft AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (preferred)
Microsoft AZ-104 / AZ-305: Azure Administrator / Architect (preferred)
Terraform Associate or equivalent cloud automation certification
Additional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus
ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation is an advantage
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