Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
Chandler
Outstanding contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer in 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.
