ADO Administrator @ Fully Remote on W2 only || [email protected]

This role is responsible for configuring, optimizing, and governing the organization's Azure DevOps environment to support project tracking, development workflows, and testing processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on administrator who can quickly stand up and refine ADO capabilities while also providing light advisory input on best practices-particularly around balancing functionality with efficient licensing and platform usage. Key Responsibilities • Configure and administer Azure DevOps (ADO) to support project tracking, repositories, test management, and release workflows • Design and implement ADO project structures, boards, pipelines, and repositories aligned with business and development needs • Customize work item types, workflows, dashboards, and reporting to support delivery teams • Establish governance and best practices for ADO usage across teams • Support CI/CD pipeline setup and integration with existing development and infrastructure environments • Manage user access, permissions, and security roles within ADO • Provide guidance on licensing, usage optimization, and cost management • Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective ADO configurations • Troubleshoot issues and provide ongoing support and enhancements to the platform Required Skills & Experience • 4+ years of experience administering Azure DevOps or similar ALM platforms • Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Test Plans • Experience configuring workflows, work item types, and project structures • Understanding of CI/CD concepts and implementation within ADO • Experience managing user access, permissions, and security models • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and business users Preferred Skills & Experience • Experience migrating into ADO from Jira or other ALM tools • Familiarity with Azure cloud services and integrations • Experience supporting Agile delivery teams and frameworks • Exposure to reporting and dashboarding tools within ADO or Power BI • Experience advising on tool optimization, governance, and cost management