Operations Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

As a Senior IT Operations Engineer II, you will ensure that the organization’s IT infrastructure and systems remain reliable, secure, and performing at peak efficiency. This role sits at the intersection of traditional systems administration and modern DevOps, focusing on maintaining uptime, automating manual processes, and supporting the scalability of digital services while upholding rigorous compliance standards. As a Senior IT Operations Engineer II, you are responsible for the health and stability of our production environments. You will be a key driver in defining, documenting, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all critical IT systems. Beyond reactive troubleshooting, you will proactively design resilient systems that prevent issues before they occur, championing a culture of continuous improvement through automation and the mentorship of junior engineers. As a strategic partner to Product, Engineering, and Security teams, you will define and implement standard operating procedures for monitoring, disaster recovery, and change management, ensuring all systems remain robust, scalable, and fully audit-ready (ITGC, SOX, SOC II Type II, NIST, etc.).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

- Hybrid Infrastructure & Identity Development: Develop and deploy high-availability cloud computing architectures, spearheading critical initiatives including on premise AD to Microsoft Entra migration, modernizing complex cloud network engineering.
- Automation & Modernization: Drive operational efficiency by replacing manual intervention, leveraging advanced scripting (PowerShell, Python) to build scalable, self-healing production environments. Develop, Modernize and manage the current VDI / Computing infrastructure in Azure.
- System Reliability & Incident Governance: Lead the health of global systems through advanced observability (Datadog, Wiz, Sumo Logic), serving as the main contact for incident response, root-cause analysis (RCA), and the evolution of proactive monitoring frameworks.
- Security, Compliance & Audit Readiness: Safeguard organizational assets by governing firewalls, automated patching, and security monitoring to ensure audit-readiness for ITGC, SOX, and SOC II Type II standards.
- Resilience & Technical Standardization: Develop and validate robust Disaster Recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies to guarantee zero-downtime operations, supported by a comprehensive library of technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in IT operations or similar roles with demonstrated expertise in system administration and cloud network management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on user satisfaction and system efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Strong proficiency in managing IT infrastructure and services, including security, network, and systems administration.
- Experience with IT compliance frameworks and security protocols.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support and collaborate with various departments.
- Experience leading complex projects, proactively identifying infrastructure gaps and driving solutions.

Physical Requirements

- Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.
- Availability for on-call duties 24x7 as necessary.

WHO WE ARE:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
- Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
- Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
- Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
- Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
- Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
- Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with up to 4% match
- Stock options
- And much more!

At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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