Platform Engineer, IT
About The Position
The Platform Engineer, IT (described in the posting as Cloud Administrator) reports to the IT Operations Manager and is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Azure Government cloud infrastructure and services. The role supports the company’s space-industry mission by keeping its cloud environment secure, compliant, scalable, and performant. The position covers Azure Government administration, infrastructure automation and CI/CD, Kubernetes and container operations, Microsoft 365 GCC High integration, AI and advanced cloud services, network security, and monitoring. It includes supporting the DevOps, data science, and engineering teams; responding to incidents; documenting systems and procedures; and participating in an on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support. Successful candidates will be located near Denver, Colorado, or Long Beach, California. The role is hybrid, as indicated by the posting’s #LI-Hybrid tag.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience administering Azure cloud environments.
- Azure Government cloud experience and understanding of compliance requirements.
- Kubernetes experience, preferably with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Office 365 GCC High administration experience.
- Proficiency with Power Automate or equivalent workflow automation.
- Experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
- Experience with AI services or equivalent, including implementation of AI/ML solutions.
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Deep understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and cloud architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102).
- Other cloud certifications.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or higher.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
- Experience with GitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
- Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure Government cloud infrastructure and services.
- Implement and maintain Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
- Ensure compliance with government security requirements, including CMMC, FedRAMP, and ITAR.
- Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and cost optimization strategies.
- Implement and maintain Azure governance policies, role-based access control, and security best practices.
- Set up and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Automate deployments and operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- Implement automated testing and validation for infrastructure changes.
- Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service clusters in Azure Government to support the DevOps team.
- Configure container orchestration, scaling, and monitoring; implement container security and vulnerability scanning; and manage containerized application deployments and updates.
- Integrate Azure services with Office 365 GCC High and manage hybrid identity solutions connecting Azure AD with O365 GCC High.
- Develop Power Automate workflows to streamline business processes and ensure interoperability between Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
- Implement and manage Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Machine Learning services; design compliant AI solutions and support data science and engineering teams’ AI/ML infrastructure needs.
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls in Azure environments.
- Implement network segmentation, VNets, NSGs, and Azure Firewall solutions; maintain VPN connections and ExpressRoute circuits; and monitor network traffic and respond to security incidents.
- Implement monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Perform capacity planning and performance tuning.
- Respond to incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
- Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
- Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Sick leave.
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Dog Fridays.
- Equity participation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
