Senior DevOps Engineer

ASSYST is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support our client project in Austin, TX.

Work mode: Hybrid

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Wednesdays) required to be onsite

Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in AI integration, Azure cloud platform, and Snowflake administration, responsible for building scalable and secure data and AI pipelines. Strong experience in CI/CD, automation using Python, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficient deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization. Provides end-to-end DevOps support, including security, governance (RBAC), and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable cloud and data solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong experience in DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
• Expertise in Snowflake administration including: Access control and security (RBAC, least privilege) ; Performance tuning and warehouse management
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and data engineering tasks
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (AKS preferred)
• Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud data integration
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and platform integration
• Experience with Azure Monitoring and Log Analytics, including: Centralized logging, alerting, and dashboarding Security monitoring using audit logs and metrics
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools

Preferred Experience:

• Experience implementing AI-enabled data platforms (e.g., Snowflake Cortex / ML pipelines)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Knowledge of data security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Prior experience in public sector or large enterprise environments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to best practices
• Snowflake AI / Cortex features exposure
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law