Platform Engineer - Cloud (Azure)

Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure scalability, security, and cost-efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Location:

Washington, DC

(Onsite - No telework allowed)

Contract Details:

• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k))
• Clearance: Public Trust required (must currently have Public Trust)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable Azure-based platform solutions (VMs, AKS, App Services, Storage).
• Architect solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure and automation using IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Azure DevOps).
• Implement security best practices and monitor vulnerabilities using Azure Security Center.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and scaling.
• Monitor cloud resource health and optimize performance/costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues.
• Document architectures, configurations, and processes.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in cloud infrastructure/platform engineering, with 3+ years in Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security).
• Strong experience with IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with AKS, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Skills:

• Microsoft Azure certifications (Solutions Architect Expert, Administrator Associate).
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of container security and DevSecOps.

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