Platforms Specialist I

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Platforms Specialist I to join their Infrastructure Design Services team in a full-time, onsite role based in San Antonio, TX. This is a contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Summary:
In this role, you will support and evolve hybrid infrastructure environments - managing both cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise platforms. You will be responsible for implementing secure, scalable, and observable infrastructure using automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. As a Platforms Specialist I, you will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability of platform services.

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or GED equivalent required
* Minimum 5 years of experience in AWS and Azure, including infrastructure engineering and cloud architecture
* Skilled in deploying and managing Landing Zones, Control Tower, Guardrails, and cloud security policies
* Strong experience supporting hybrid platforms, including on-premise Kubernetes clusters
* Experience with distributed systems design and troubleshooting
* Strong understanding of core IT infrastructure: networking, storage, and virtualization
* Exceptional communication and documentation skills
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Automation & IaC:
* Experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD and automation pipelines
* Proficient in Terraform, Ansible, and related Infrastructure as Code tools

System Administration & Performance:
* Extensive experience with Linux system administration
* Knowledgeable in managing redundant systems, data recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
* Skilled in system monitoring, performance tuning, and incident resolution

Site Reliability & Collaboration:
* Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices: observability, scalability, automation
* Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including DBAs, DevOps, developers, and infrastructure engineers

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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

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