Outstanding contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer in Irving, TX, Chandler, AZ or Charlotte, NC (hybrid 3 days on-site). Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Technology Architecture experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, military experience, training, or education).
* 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud platform support roles.
* 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including:
* Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
* Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
* Azure Monitor
* Azure Resource Manager (ARM/Bicep/Terraform deployments)
* Experience supporting production enterprise Azure environments.
* Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security best practices.
* Experience with incident response, platform troubleshooting, and operational support in a structured ITIL model.
Desired Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Helm, service mesh technologies).
* Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as:
* Azure Monitor
* Prometheus
* Grafana
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
* Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Ansible).
* Strong understanding of cloud governance, policy enforcement, and cost management.
* Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
* Preferred Certifications
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
* Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
* Cloud Native Computing Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
What You Will Be Doing
* Lead complex, broad-impact initiatives including provision of high-level systems consultation for technology teams.
* Act as a key participant in large-scale planning of cloud infrastructure and platform services for the Systems Operations functional area.
* Review and analyze complex technical challenges, including escalated support issues related to core business solutions requiring in-depth evaluation of alternatives, enhancements, system reviews, and performance improvements.
* Make decisions regarding technical changes, optimizations, and platform enhancements.
* Consult with engineering teams on change design, ensuring adherence to technical process controls, governance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
* Collaborate with technical peers, cross-functional teams, and mid-to-senior-level managers to resolve cloud platform issues and achieve operational goals.
* Provide L2/L3 support for Azure environments, with a strong focus on:
* Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
* Microsoft Azure Virtual Network (VNet, NSGs, Private Endpoints)
* Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
* Support containerized workloads and Kubernetes cluster operations.
* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative measures.
* Participate in Change and Release Management processes to ensure minimal service disruption.
* Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline provisioning and operational support.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing status updates on incidents, platform health, and project deliverables.
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Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Technology Architecture experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, military experience, training, or education).
* 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud platform support roles.
* 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including:
* Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
* Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
* Azure Monitor
* Azure Resource Manager (ARM/Bicep/Terraform deployments)
* Experience supporting production enterprise Azure environments.
* Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security best practices.
* Experience with incident response, platform troubleshooting, and operational support in a structured ITIL model.
Desired Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Helm, service mesh technologies).
* Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as:
* Azure Monitor
* Prometheus
* Grafana
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
* Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Ansible).
* Strong understanding of cloud governance, policy enforcement, and cost management.
* Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
* Preferred Certifications
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
* Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
* Cloud Native Computing Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
What You Will Be Doing
* Lead complex, broad-impact initiatives including provision of high-level systems consultation for technology teams.
* Act as a key participant in large-scale planning of cloud infrastructure and platform services for the Systems Operations functional area.
* Review and analyze complex technical challenges, including escalated support issues related to core business solutions requiring in-depth evaluation of alternatives, enhancements, system reviews, and performance improvements.
* Make decisions regarding technical changes, optimizations, and platform enhancements.
* Consult with engineering teams on change design, ensuring adherence to technical process controls, governance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
* Collaborate with technical peers, cross-functional teams, and mid-to-senior-level managers to resolve cloud platform issues and achieve operational goals.
* Provide L2/L3 support for Azure environments, with a strong focus on:
* Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
* Microsoft Azure Virtual Network (VNet, NSGs, Private Endpoints)
* Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
* Support containerized workloads and Kubernetes cluster operations.
* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative measures.
* Participate in Change and Release Management processes to ensure minimal service disruption.
* Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline provisioning and operational support.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing status updates on incidents, platform health, and project deliverables.
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Azure Cloud Platform Engineer in chandler at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and hybrid.