Azure Ops Manager

Azure Ops Manager

Phoenix, Arizona

Hybrid

Contract

$75 / hr - $100 / hr

One of the largest global cloud consulting firms supporting state-level IT modernization efforts for transportation infrastructure. This position is a long-term contract opportunity focused on application and infrastructure modernization across Arizona's transportation systems.

Technology : Azure DevOps, PowerShell / Python, production environment support, automation, and infrastructure management.

This role offers the chance to be a technical leader driving modernization for Arizona's transportation technology backbone-platforms that power everything from DMV systems to field operations. You'll oversee a small core team (3-5 direct reports) while serving as a strategic voice across a 10-15 person infrastructure group. This position blends hands-on technical work and leadership, giving you the opportunity to build deployment pipelines, manage production systems, and influence cross-state expansion as other transportation departments adopt the platform.

You'll gain visibility with both technical and state-level stakeholders, play a key part in scaling infrastructure operations to new states like Wyoming and Virginia, and contribute to a nationally expanding digital transformation effort.

Contract Duration : 12 - 24 Months

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background supporting and maintaining production environments with high uptime requirements

Deep understanding of the OSI model (Layer 3-7 troubleshooting)

Proven experience with automation and scripting (Python or PowerShell)

Proficiency managing Azure DevOps Server / Services-Boards, Repos, Pipelines (YAML preferred), and Artifacts

Experience with agile methodologies and CI / CD pipeline deployment

Desired Skills & Experience

Prior experience in cloud infrastructure modernization or site reliability engineering

Ability to manage and mentor a small technical team

Strong communication skills to collaborate with state-level stakeholders

Background in consulting or public-sector environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

60% Azure DevOps / Automation & Scripting

25% Production Environment & Infrastructure Support

15% Leadership / Team Oversight

Daily Responsibilities

60% Hands-On Technical Work (automation, scripting, DevOps)

25% Management Duties (team guidance, prioritization, stakeholder updates)

15% Team Collaboration (cross-department coordination, planning, problem-solving)

You will receive the following benefits :

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

Paid Sick Time Leave

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by : Kaejen Surat

Specialization :

DevOps