**Job Summary** The DevOps Solutions Architect is a strategic member of our IT Department, specializing in Azure. This role involves understanding the solutions and capabilities within a large enterprise environment, focusing on automating and optimizing our operations. The DevOps Solutions Architect is a consultative partner to internal stakeholders, aligning their goals with efficient DevOps practices to enhance productivity and communication.The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement DevOps solutions. Expertise in Azure and a deep understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes are crucial. This position must report to the SHI Somerset, NJ, office location as determined by SHI management. **About Us** Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. **But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them.** If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: + Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. + Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. + Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. + World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. **Responsibilities** Include, but not limited to: + Demonstrate leadership to ensure that DevOps solutions align with businessobjectives + Engage with multiple layers of contacts within the organization to gain insights intothe environment + Analyze current DevOps processes and make recommendations for improvement + based on industry trends and professional knowledge + Develop cross-functional DevOps strategies and solutions + Translate business and technical objectives into prioritized, phased DevOps implementations + Oversee and facilitate the evaluation and selection of DevOps tools and technologies. + Provide technology/architecture recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing, and deployment + Drive the adoption of modern DevOps practices and retire legacy methodologies + Contribute to the design of operational processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with policies and security requirements + Stay current with new DevOps technologies and frameworks and recommend adopting new partners or solution components + Build current and future state DevOps architecture diagrams and views **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or relevant work experience is required + 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture or software engineering + 5+ years of experience with DevOps practices and modernization **Required Skills** + Core Development Skills: Linux, Jenkins, Git, GitHub and Actions, Shell Scripting, Terraform, Ansible, Jira + Expertise in Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline creation and management + Implemented large-scale infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or + Azure Resource Manager + Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes on Azure + Strong understanding of Azure services and cloud infrastructure + Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or + Puppet + Ability to analyze requirements, recommend technical solutions and write technical specifications + Ability to efficiently work with executives and internal stakeholders + Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures + Project management and leadership skills + Ability to adapt to changing priorities + Ability to translate goals and strategies into DevOps solutions Preferred Skills: + Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) + Integration of DevOps processes with cloud services, SaaS, and PaaS components + Hands-on experience with configuration management tools + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Experience with iterative and test-driven development practices + Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities + Strong understanding of Agile practices, including Scrum **Unique Requirements** Travel as needed based on business needs and determined by SHI management. **Additional Information** + The estimated annual pay range for this position is $100,000 - $200,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual + Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Refer a friend to this job (https://careers-shi.icims.com/jobs/18271/it-solutions-architect/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336032949) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Locations** _US-NJ-Somerset | US-NJ-Somerset_ **Requisition ID** _2024-18271_ **Approved Min (Total Target Comp)** _USD $100,000.00/Yr._ **Approved Max (Total Target Comp)** _USD $200,000.00/Yr._ **Compensation Structure** _Flat Base_ **Category** _Information Technology_