Lead Cloud Platform Engineer (Hybrid/Multi-Cloud)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer (Hybrid/Multi-Cloud) in New York, NY.

Summary:
We are seeking a high-caliber Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to join our Enterprise Technology team. In this role, you will be instrumental in modernizing our digital ecosystem, consolidating global IT infrastructure, and automating mission-critical workloads. We leverage a sophisticated multi-cloud strategy-utilizing public and private environments-to support our diverse administrative, operational, and R&D business units.

The Lead Cloud Platform Engineer will be responsible for the architecture, deployment, and governance of our AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud (Google Cloud Platform) ecosystems. As a senior member of the Platform Operations team, you will act as a bridge between engineering and business stakeholders to identify and implement optimized, scalable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
* Infrastructure Strategy: Execute the design and maintenance of a robust multi-cloud environment, ensuring high availability and performance across all platforms
* Automation & IaC: Champion Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles to build and deploy complex cloud applications, large-scale data solutions, and advanced analytics
* DevOps Leadership: Manage CI/CD platforms and code repositories, developing automated pipelines for seamless application delivery and promoting GitOps-driven declarative infrastructure
* Modernization: Implement and manage containerized solutions and microservices architecture utilizing Kubernetes and advanced orchestration tools
* Governance & Compliance: Enforce enterprise security policies, monitor for emerging threats, and ensure all cloud resources adhere to strict data privacy and corporate compliance standards
* Lifecycle Management: Participate in all phases of the SDLC, including capacity planning, testing, and proactive system health monitoring

REQUIREMENTS:
* Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
* Multi-Cloud Expertise: 7+ years of experience implementing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, with deep knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native services
* AWS Mastery: 6+ years of hands-on experience in AWS architecture; Current AWS Professional-level certification (or higher) is required
* Azure & Google Cloud Platform Proficiency: 6+ years of experience across Azure and Google Cloud Platform platforms; Current Associate-level certification (or higher) in both platforms is required
* Containerization: 4+ years of experience in Kubernetes; Current CKA certification or equivalent is required
* Architectural Frameworks: Expert-level ability to apply "Well-Architected Framework" pillars across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
* DevOps Tooling: Proven track record of building CI/CD pipelines and automating software releases in high-velocity production environments
* Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking and the ability to communicate technical strategy to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders

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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