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Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Chandler, AZ, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Contract W2

On-site

$41.91 - $45.92/hr

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Job Details

Skills

Financial Services
Systems Engineering
IT Architecture
Military
Training
IT Infrastructure
Virtual Machines
Computer Networking
Incident Management
ITIL
Computer Science
Information Technology
IT Management
Orchestration
Docker
Grafana
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Terraform
ARM
Ansible
Cost Management
Mentorship
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
DevOps
Microsoft
ProVision
IaaS
System Administration
Evaluation
Process Control
Enterprise Architecture
Collaboration
Cloud Computing
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
FOCUS
Network
Microsoft Azure
Active Directory
Kubernetes
Root Cause Analysis
Release Management
Scripting
Provisioning

Summary

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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 868198
Posted 30+ days ago

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