Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

$58.75 - $64.38

Outstanding contract opportunity! A well‑known Financial Services Company is looking for an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer in Chandler, AZ. Irving, TX. or Charlotte, NC. (hybrid 3 days on‑site).

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

• 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.

• 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, Power Shell).

• 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 Dev Ops Engineer Expert

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate

• Cloud Native Computing Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• 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 )

• 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.