*REMOTE* Azure Platform Engineer (IAC, DevOps, Azure Services)

Optomi; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Azure Platform Engineer to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will manage Azure infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security while automating deployments with Infrastructure as Code tools. Collaborate with development teams to integrate Azure solutions and stay updated with the latest features and best practices. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the success of cloud initiatives in the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about technology and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Azure services for scalable and secure solutions.
• Expertise in IaC tools like Terraform and ARM templates for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure services for performance and reliability.
• Ensure cloud security and compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Networking Concepts

Soft Skills

Tools

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Azure Automation

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

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Optomi, in partnership with a leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking an experience Azure Platform Engineer. This fully remote candidate will have extensive experience with IaC and Azure Services, as well as the ability to lead discussion on Azure best practices across the environment scope!

Responsibilities:

• Manage Azure Infrastructure: Set up, manage, and maintain Azure services like Virtual Machines, Storage, SQL Databases, and Functions to ensure strong performance, reliability, and scalability. Use tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform to automate deployments.
• Ensure Cloud Security: Apply and manage security tools such as Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, and Network Security Groups. Perform regular audits and use platforms like Azure Security Center and Sentinel to ensure best practices are followed.
• Improve System Performance: Monitor system health using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Optimize resource use, control costs, and fix performance issues in collaboration with finance teams.
• Plan for Disaster Recovery: Create and test disaster recovery plans using Azure services like Backup and Site Recovery to maintain business continuity.
• Work with Dev Teams: Support developers and DevOps teams by integrating Azure solutions into their workflows. Manage containers with services like AKS and ACI, and assist with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitLab.
• Stay Compliant: Ensure systems meet industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR) using Azure tools and keep compliance documentation up to date.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with new Azure features and trends. Recommend new tools or technologies that benefit the organization.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep clear records of cloud setups and share performance reports with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Azure platform/ solutions - 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure services, including designing and deploying scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions
• Azure Services - Proficiency with core Azure services such as Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Virtual Network (VNet), Azure CDN, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
• IaaC - Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep.
• Automating deployments - Proven expertise in automating deployments and system workflows using tools like Ansible, Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure Pipelines, GitLab Runners).
• Networking - In-depth knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., DNS, VPNs, Load Balancers, Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, and ExpressRoute)
• Soft Skills - Understands best practice & can educate the team on what they should do, why they should do it, and how they can do it better

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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