Cloud Platform Engineer

Insight Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking two Cloud Platform Engineers in Woodland Hills, CA, to join their IT operations group. The roles vary by experience level, focusing on managing and improving Azure infrastructure, while ensuring compliance and security. Candidates should have strong Azure knowledge and troubleshooting abilities. Full-time position with compensation ranging from $60-$70/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Engineering or Operations.
• Deep familiarity with Azure services like VMs and storage accounts.
• Strong troubleshooting and remediation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve Azure infrastructure.
• Lead remediation and hardening efforts across the environment.
• Act as a technical buffer between managed services.

Skills

Azure Cloud Engineering

Troubleshooting

Scripting/Automation

Tools

Azure Services

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Engineering or Operations
• Deep familiarity with Azure services: VMs, storage accounts, web apps, networking fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with cloud backup systems and logging platforms
• Strong troubleshooting and remediation skills—able to own break/fix engineering
• Familiarity with scripting/automation (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Security Center and familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools like Microsoft Sentinel
• Previous work with managed service providers or acting as a liaison between teams
• Working knowledge of CMDB integration in cloud environments
• Understanding of enterprise cloud governance, cost control, and tagging strategies
• Exposure to ITIL frameworks or enterprise support models

Job Description

A travel client based in Woodland hills is looking for two Cloud Platform Engineers to join their infrastructure and IT operations group. One person will be a Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer and one will be a Mid-Level Cloud Platform Engineer. The responsibilities are the same for both, however with the senior candidate the client expects them to have more leadership and need less handholding whereas the mid-level candidate will be given more hands on support and development/guidance. This role requires both operational depth and engineering initiative. They will manage and improve Azure infrastructure, act as a technical buffer between managed services (e.g., Accenture), and lead remediation and hardening efforts across the environment. This position demands strong generalist knowledge across Azure services with a focus on proactive problem-solving and infrastructure security. This role manages Azure policy enforcement, cloud backup engineering, logging standards, antivirus controls, and the full Azure resource lifecycle. It ensures compliance through tagging standards and acts as a Level 4 escalation point for cloud operations. The position oversees Defender for Cloud reporting, collaborates on vulnerability remediation, and implements security posture guidance. It also supports developers with Azure services, assists with cloud networking and asset tracking, and partners with a 3rd party vendor to ensure proper infrastructure execution.

Compensation: 60-70/hr DOE

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitality