Technical Leader I - DevOps

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps solutions across cloud (Azure) and on-premises Windows-based environments.

• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate cloud and on-premises systems' builds, testing, and deployments.

• Administer and enhance Azure DevOps, TeamCity, and Octopus Deploy for continuous integration and delivery.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, PowerShell, or Terraform for cloud environments.

• Deploy, manage, and optimize on-premises Windows-based infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and VMware.

• Configure, manage and troubleshoot IIS-hosted applications, including load balancing, SSL certificates, and performance tuning.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of applications deployed across cloud and on-premises Windows-based infrastructure.

• Automate system provisioning, configuration, and monitoring with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

• Enforce security best practices, including Windows Server hardening, RBAC, and compliance standards.

• Design and implement disaster recovery and backup strategies for cloud and on-premises Windows environments.

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into software development workflows.

• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and system optimization across hybrid infrastructures.

• Lead DevOps projects and ensure successful delivery.

• Mentor and train junior engineers on DevOps methodologies and technologies.

• Stay up to date with emerging DevOps tools and trends.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree or related field (preferred).

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.

• Microsoft Windows Server certifications (e.g., MCSE, MCSA, or Azure Windows Server Hybrid Administrator) preferred.

Relevant Work Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, or DevOps.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure in a DevOps capacity.

• Experience managing on-premises Windows-based infrastructure, networking, and virtualization technologies.

• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, and Azure Security.

• Strong experience with CI/CD tools, including Azure DevOps, TeamCity, and Octopus Deploy.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, PowerShell, or Terraform.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).

• Strong knowledge of on-premises Windows-based infrastructure, including Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and VMware.

• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting IIS-hosted applications, including web application deployment, SSL certificates, load balancing, and application pool management.

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, DNS, FTP, SSL).

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, New Relic, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds).

• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.

• Strong understanding of security best practices, including Windows Server hardening, Group Policy, RBAC, and compliance frameworks.

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