Azure Ops Manager

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.