Cloud Platform Engineer - Supervising Associate

Your key responsibilities

• Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for scalable and secure cloud environments using Bicep, and ARM templates
• Engineer, automate and deploy platform solutions (Infrastructure & Application) to meet and exceed expectations of Product Managers (involve and participate, architecture and security of the platform)
• Build and deploy (CI/CD) using tools such as Azure DevOps Server, Ansible Command Line Interface (CLI))
• Package and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker.
• Implement application code packaging, deployment strategies, and container orchestration
• Develop and manage base container images and support hardened OS images (e.g., Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG))
• Proactively evolve and apply DevSecOps methodologies, standards and leading practices
• Independently research and remediate/troubleshoot day-to-day issues.
• Inspire DevSecOps teams by building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary
• Apply modern development standards/principles, global product-specific guidelines, security standards, usability design standards, as appropriate
• Ensure quality through use of manual and automated controls.
• A desire to automate everything and the wisdom to know when not to.
• Identify, communicate and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout full lifecycle
• Using critical thinking, consider the art of the possible, compare various options based on feasibility and impact, propose impactful plans and roadmaps that balance tactical and strategic needs

Skills and attributes for success

• Design, implementation and administration experience of containerized application implementations using Azure Kubernetes Services and other PaaS services
• Proficient in scripting and programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, JavaScript)
• Ability to design and improve infrastructure (IaC) and application development processes
• Strong knowledge of Azure Policies and Initiatives
• Follow all best practices and procedures as established by the company.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration (Global Policy Objects)
• Understanding of cloud networking within Azure Gov, including virtual networks, subnetting, network security groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute
• Experience with claims-based authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC) and RBAC
• Delivery using modern methodologies, including SAFe Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Strong knowledge of full stack development, including front-end, back-end, and database technologies
• Can document and design various processes; can update existing processes
• Can improve practices for infrastructure development and application development

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent work experience
• More than 5 years in an engineering role using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance level.
• 5+ years functional knowledge of programming scripting and data science languages such as, PowerShell, SQL, etc.
• 5+ years CI/CD delivery using code management, configuration management and automation tools such as Bicep, Azure DevOps Server, Ansible, ARM Templates etc.
• Experience in the following: Azure Stack, Azure AD
• Experience with hardened OS images such as Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) images
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Windows Server Administration: You need to be proficient in managing Windows servers to create, manage and deploy Group Policy Objects via Ansible CLI
• Knowledge/experience with Linux server administration
• Significant relevant proven experience required, demonstrating solid understanding of relevant software infrastructure platforms (depending on specialism) and understanding of applicable standards
• Strong knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.
• Delivery using modern methodologies especially SAFe Agile, Iterative, etc.
• Experienced with Development frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
• Communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to give as a leading member of global, distributed teams passionate about delivering quality solutions
• Demonstrate excellent engineering & automation skills in the context of cloud based global delivery using continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD)
• Rapidly learn new and emerging technologies with ability to rapidly define engineering standards and produce automation code

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience and knowledge in:

• Source control Management (git)
• Azure cloud experience/knowledge
• Scripting (PowerShell or Python)
• Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Agile methodology
• Ansible/Bicep
• Azure Policy
• Azure multi-tenant Knowledge

Certifications:

• AZ400 Certified
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Networking Specialist (CKNS)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)