Lead Engineer, Cloud Platform, Azure (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy; Berlin, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud to design and manage secure, scalable cloud solutions across our Azure environments. You will drive infrastructure provisioning, governance, and automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Harness, while improving performance and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC practices, with collaboration across cross-functional teams. Hybrid work and travel to MA/CT/NH may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in computer science or engineering.
• Experience with Azure governance and security controls.
• 8–10 years in technical engineering roles with architecture and deployment responsibilities.
• Awareness of AI/ML/Agentic AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design Azure Landing Zone hub-and-spoke topology and cost management.
• Implement governance with Azure Policy, RBAC, and Azure AD.
• Architect secure, scalable networks with VWAN and VPNs.
• Build IaC with Terraform/Ansible and CI/CD with Harness.
• Develop automation scripts in Bash/PowerShell/Python.
• Collaborate using GitHub, Jira, and Artifactory.

Skills

Cloud governance

Security architecture

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Harness

GitHub

JFrog Artifactory

Jira

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of workand team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject tochange, basedon managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able toworkup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Our Team:

We have an exciting Lead Platform Engineer role on our Cloud Engineer team. The Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions with robust governance, networking, and automation frameworks. This role drives infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Harness, while ensuring compliance, performance, and operational excellence across Eversource cloud environments.

The Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud will also build automated Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Harness and Terraform, applying Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) principles to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable deployments.

Essential Functions:

Azure Landing Zone & Governance:

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zone hub-and-spoke topology, management groups, subscription design, tagging strategy, and cost management including budgets and landing zone accelerators.

• Apply governance controls using Azure Policy, RBAC, and identity governance with Azure AD and conditional access.

Networking & Security:

• Architect secure and scalable networks leveraging Azure Virtual WAN (VWAN), Virtual Network Manager, IP address management, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) with firewall integration.

• Manage ER/VPN connectivity, DNS, and firewall configurations.

Automation, Provisioning & Monitoring:

• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and Harness for automated provisioning and configuration.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.

• Configure centralized logging and monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; troubleshoot and optimize performance.

Collaboration, Scalability & Scripting:

• Utilize GitHub and JFrog Artifactory for source control and artifact management.

• Develop automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Cloud & Governance: Azure Landing Zone, Azure Policy, RBAC, Azure AD

• Networking: Azure VWAN, ER/VPN, DNS, Firewall

• Automation & CI/CD: Harness, Terraform, Ansible

• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python

• Collaboration Tools: GitHub, JFrog Artifactory, Jira

• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related technical discipline or related experience.

• Advanced degree desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in a technical engineering role or related experience working with technology or application solutions, including experience in architecture, design, implementation, support, and management of the technologies appropriate for the specific positions.

• Knowledge and experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Agentic AI technologies will be considered a strong advantage.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$151,650.00-$168,500.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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