Lead Engineer, Cloud Platform - Azure; Hybrid

Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud

The Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud will design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud solutions with robust governance, networking, and automation frameworks. They will drive infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Harness, ensuring compliance, performance, and operational excellence across Eversource cloud environments.

They will also build automated CI/CD pipelines and IaC using Harness, Terraform, and apply Dev Sec Ops  principles to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable deployments.

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zone hub-and-spoke topology, management groups, subscription design, tagging strategy, and cost management including budgets and landing zone accelerators.
• Apply governance controls using Azure Policy, RBAC, and identity governance with Azure AD and conditional access.

• Architect secure and scalable networks leveraging Azure Virtual WAN, Virtual Network Manager, IP address management, and Network Virtual Appliances with firewall integration.
• Manage ER/VPN connectivity, DNS, and firewall configurations.

• Implement IaC using Terraform, Ansible, and Harness for automated provisioning and configuration.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.
• Configure centralized logging and monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; troubleshoot and optimize performance.

• Utilize Git Hub and JFrog Artifactory for source control and artifact management.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Power Shell, and Python.

• Cloud & Governance:
  Azure Landing Zone, Azure Policy, RBAC, Azure AD
• Networking:
  Azure VWAN, ER/VPN, DNS, Firewall
• Automation & CI/CD:
  Harness, Terraform, Ansible
• Scripting:
  Bash, Power Shell, Python
• Collaboration Tools:
  Git Hub, JFrog Artifactory, Jira
• Monitoring:
  Azure Monitor, Log Analytics

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related technical discipline or related experience.
• Advanced degree desirable.

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years in a technical engineering role or related experience, including architecture, design, implementation, support, and management of relevant technologies.

• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

The role involves researching, analyzing, writing, and public speaking. It requires handling multiple simultaneous activities, meeting deadlines under pressure, and managing significant business commitments and results.

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Competitive total rewards program. Salary commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive and the annual salary range is $–$.

Worker Type:
Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response:
Employees may be called to assist during an emergency outside of normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.