IT Cloud Platform Senior Engineer
About The Position
The IT Cloud Platform Senior Engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable, secure, high-performing cloud platforms, primarily in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Government Cloud. The role leads cloud architecture and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives, supports hybrid and multi-cloud integration, and works with security, networking, and DevOps teams on automation, compliance, and cost optimization. The Senior Engineer also serves as a technical resource for complex platform issues and guides and mentors other engineers. The position is based at Holland & Knight’s global operations center in Tampa, Florida. The employee is expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and remain engaged in work activities during business hours, unless otherwise approved or required by law. Special projects and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 4 years of experience in cloud platform engineering or enterprise systems architecture.
- 5–8 years of significant Azure experience; Azure Government Cloud experience is ideal.
- Advanced Azure administration and architecture knowledge, including VMs, VNets, AKS, and Azure AD.
- Familiarity with Azure Government Cloud operations and compliance.
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized workloads.
- Knowledge of identity and policy management integrations, including Azure AD and Entra ID.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate.
- Azure Government Cloud experience.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy enterprise-grade cloud platforms, primarily using Azure.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for reproducible deployments.
- Integrate on-premises systems with cloud platforms to support hybrid models.
- Collaborate with security, networking, and DevOps teams to maintain compliance in Azure Government Cloud.
- Optimize resource allocation, cost, and performance across multi-cloud infrastructures.
- Support automation of build, deploy, and maintenance processes through CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot complex system- and platform-level issues across environments.
- Lead cloud infrastructure design projects across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Own Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks and pipeline automation standards.
- Optimize cost, reliability, and performance across multi-cloud environments.
- Mentor engineers and provide tactical architecture guidance.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plans, including PPO and HDHP options.
- Dental and vision plans, including domestic partner coverage.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-advantaged health care accounts, including FSAs and HSAs.
- Dependent-care FSAs.
- Health advocacy services.
- Behavioral health and counseling resources for family members.
- 401(k).
- Profit sharing.
- Backup dependent care.
- Senior care planning support.
- Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
- Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
