Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer for a hybrid role in Charlotte, NC (on-site 3 days/week, remote flexibility). The role focuses on provisioning and maintaining Azure services (AKS, VMs, VNet, Entra ID) and automating with IaC tools such as Terraform/Bicep.

Strong troubleshooting and ITIL processes are required. You will lead cloud initiatives, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure secure, scalable cloud platforms in production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems/Cloud engineering or technology architecture experience.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure or cloud platform support roles.
• 3+ years hands-on with Azure services including AKS, VMs, Monitor, ARM/Bicep/Terraform deployments.
• Experience supporting production enterprise Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security best practices.
• Experience with incident response and ITIL-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, broad-impact initiatives including provision of high-level systems consultation for technology teams.
• Act as a key participant in large-scale planning of cloud infrastructure and platform services for Systems Operations.
• Review and analyze complex technical challenges requiring evaluation of alternatives, enhancements, and performance improvements.
• Make decisions regarding technical changes, optimizations, and platform enhancements.
• Consult with engineering teams on change design, ensuring adherence to governance standards and enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cloud platform issues and achieve operational goals.
• Provide L2/L3 support for Azure environments focusing on AKS, VNet, Entra ID.
• Support containerized workloads and Kubernetes cluster operations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and IaC to streamline provisioning and support.
• Communicate status updates on incidents, platform health, and project deliverables.

Skills

Azure AKS

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Monitor

ARM/Bicep/Terraform deployments

Azure networking & security

ITIL incident management

Python, PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Terraform

Ansible

ARM/Bicep

Azure DevOps

Docker

Job description

Outstanding contract opportunity! A well‑known Financial Services Company is looking for an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer in Chandler, AZ. Irving, TX. or Charlotte, NC. (hybrid 3 days on‑site).

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Technology Architecture experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, military experience, training, or education).
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud platform support roles.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including:
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Resource Manager (ARM/Bicep/Terraform deployments)
• Experience supporting production enterprise Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security best practices.
• Experience with incident response, platform troubleshooting, and operational support in a structured ITIL model.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Helm, service mesh technologies).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as:
  • Azure Monitor
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, policy enforcement, and cost management.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Cloud Native Computing Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead complex, broad‑impact initiatives including provision of high‑level systems consultation for technology teams.
• Act as a key participant in large‑scale planning of cloud infrastructure and platform services for the Systems Operations functional area.
• Review and analyze complex technical challenges, including escalated support issues related to core business solutions requiring in‑depth evaluation of alternatives, enhancements, system reviews, and performance improvements.
• Make decisions regarding technical changes, optimizations, and platform enhancements.
• Consult with engineering teams on change design, ensuring adherence to technical process controls, governance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Collaborate with technical peers, cross‑functional teams, and mid‑to‑senior‑level managers to resolve cloud platform issues and achieve operational goals.
• Provide L2/L3 support for Azure environments, with a strong focus on:
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Microsoft Azure Virtual Network (VNet, NSGs, Private Endpoints)
  • Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Support containerized workloads and Kubernetes cluster operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative measures.
• Participate in Change and Release Management processes to ensure minimal service disruption.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline provisioning and operational support.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing status updates on incidents, platform health, and project deliverables.