DevOps Engineer

*Benefits:* * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Competitive salary * Dental insurance * Employee discounts * Health insurance * Paid time off * Tuition assistance * Vision insurance * Wellness resources *Description * At DANE, we keep great people by treating them well: generous PTO from your first day, comprehensive benefits, and support to keep learning. You’ll join a sharp, mission-driven team where your input matters and your work makes a direct impact. We are seeking an experienced *DevOps Engineer* to support our mission in the design, build, and maintenance of mission-critical enterprise applications. You will install, configure, monitor, and patch applications in Windows environments using *SSO, Entra ID, PowerShell, and SQL Server* , work with *Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure* deployments, and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance. You’ll also work with *Docker and Kubernetes* to package and deploy applications. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Washington, DC. *Responsibilities * * Install, configure, monitor, and patch enterprise applications and supporting servers in Windows Server environments * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate application builds, testing, and releases * Automate deployment, configuration, and routine operations tasks with PowerShell scripting * Administer single sign-on (SSO), Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory integrations for enterprise applications * Deploy and support applications in Microsoft Azure and on-premises Windows Server/IIS environments * Package and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes * Work with the DBA to configure SQL Server connections and service accounts for application deployments * Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting; respond to incidents and perform root-cause analysis * Apply security patches, harden configurations, and resolve findings from security scans and audits * Drive secure, compliant deployments through cross-functional collaboration * Execute deployments in accordance with change management requirements and compliance standards * Maintain deployment documentation and runbooks * Prepare monthly progress reports *Requirements * * *Minimum 5+ years of relevant DevOps / systems engineering experience* * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline * *Must be a U.S. Citizen and clearable* * Demonstrated hands-on experience with *PowerShell, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID/SSO, and SQL Server* * Proven experience building and maintaining *CI/CD pipelines* for automated build, test, and release * Hands-on experience deploying and supporting applications in *Microsoft Azure* and on-premises *Windows Server / IIS* * Working experience with *Docker and Kubernetes* * Strong troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis skills * Preferred Certifications / Experience * * *Microsoft certifications* : Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (AZ-800/801) * Experience in a government or law enforcement environment DANE LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Flexible work from home options available.