Senior DevOps Engineer

Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $125,000 - $145,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA  23219

Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

This position has a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219. 

All interviews will be done in-person. Virtual interviews and full-time remote work are not an option.

The Applications and Technology team at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking an experienced IT professional for a Senior DevOps Engineer position.  

Job Duties

The Senior DevOps Engineer plays a key role in the Department of Accounts by leading the design, implementation, and management of automated infrastructure and deployment processes that support the Commonwealth’s financial and administrative non-Cardinal applications. Working closely with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) and infrastructure partners, this position ensures secure, scalable, and highly available environments through modern DevOps practices and automation frameworks. This role requires strong leadership in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline management, and a focus on security and compliance with state government standards.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the availability, scalability, and performance of the agency’s non-Cardinal web applications and infrastructure through robust automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of deployment pipelines.
• Design, implement, and optimize advanced cloud-native and on-premises architecture solutions that support both new development projects and ongoing system enhancements.
• Lead DevOps infrastructure initiatives to maintain consistency, security, and compliance across environments.
• Drive CI/CD pipeline development to accelerate delivery cycles while maintaining high quality and reliability.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure and application issues, collaborating closely with development and operations teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure strategy and operations with the agency’s evolving technology goals and business needs.
• Champion best practices in configuration management, and infrastructure automation to improve operational efficiency and resilience.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience managing and architecting infrastructure solutions to deliver highly available systems.
Experience serving as a senior systems engineer in a complex IT environment.
Expert in Windows Server administration, SQL Server management, load balancing, and system integration technologies.
Strong understanding of security monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery best practices.
Proficient in leading complex systems engineering projects, automating deployments, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
Skilled in advanced troubleshooting of critical server, database, security, and network issues to maintain system stability.
Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact incident resolution and mentor junior engineers. Adept at designing robust security strategies and disaster recovery plans to ensure system integrity and resilience.

Additional Considerations

The following experience is preferred for this position:
• Supported automation and AI
• Previous Virginia state government experience
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may work after hours on occasion to support business unit demands.

Special Instructions

All interviews will be done in-person. Virtual interviews and full-time remote work are not an option.

This position has a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA in the James Monroe Building at 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

Applications are only accepted through the state jobs website and must be submitted by 11:55pmEST on the closing date for consideration. You will receive confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or a certifying employer for a STEM OPT extension need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

Department of Accounts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports workplace diversity and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: humanresources@doa.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.