Secret Cloud Platform Administrator Lvl 5

Insight Global; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Level 4 Cloud Platform Administrator to design, build, and operate Azure-based platform services, focusing on reliability, automation, and scalable deployment.

The role requires active U.S. Secret Clearance, SAP access eligibility, and 3+ years in Azure/Kubernetes, with hands-on scripting and IaC experience.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance required; SAP access as needed.
• 3+ years in cloud platform engineering and/or platform-focused roles.
• 3+ years with Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes.
• 3+ years with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
• 3+ years with cloud, containerization, and automation tooling.
• PowerShell; Python or Bash preferred.
• Experience with Helm, operators, and container image lifecycle.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates or Bicep.
• Experience integrating persistent storage and backup/recovery solutions.
• Experience building reusable platform standards for multiple teams.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, mission-critical, or classified environments.
• Certifications such as CKA, Azure Administrator, or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate shared cloud platform services in Microsoft Azure.
• Focus on platform reliability, repeatability, automation, and service enablement.
• Work across container orchestration and deployment automation to define standardized platform solutions.
• Support enterprise applications and software toolchains.
• Maintain and improve platform standards for multiple teams and regulated environments.

Skills

Security clearance

DISC verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes (AKS/OpenShift/Tanzu)

Docker

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Helm

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Arm templates

Bicep

Container image lifecycle

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Lvl 4 Cloud Platform Administrator to support the design, build, and operation of shared cloud platform services in Microsoft Azure. This is a first shift, onsite position based in Berkeley, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; or Daytona Beach, Florida. This role requires an active U.S. Secret Clearance (active within the past 24 months) and the ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP).

This individual will focus on building and maintaining platform capabilities that enable teams to deploy, run, and manage containerized and cloud-hosted applications in a consistent and scalable way. The role is centered on platform reliability, repeatability, automation, and service enablement rather than custom application development.

This position will work across container orchestration, Kubernetes platform services, deployment automation, and operational support to define and implement standardized platform solutions that support enterprise applications and software toolchains.

Salary ranges from $180k-$208k

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Skills and Requirements

Active U.S. Secret Clearance (active within the past 24 months); must pass DISC verification prior to submission

Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

9+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR 13 years of experience if no degree

3+ years of experience in cloud platform engineering and/or platform-focused roles

3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure (strong AWS fundamentals acceptable) and Kubernetes (AKS, OpenShift, Tanzu, or similar - Docker alone is not sufficient)

3+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation (GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar)

3+ years of experience with cloud, containerization, and automation tooling

Proficiency in scripting - PowerShell required; Python and/or Bash strongly preferred Experience managing Helm charts, operators, and container image lifecycle

Experience with Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates or Bicep (Terraform is not currently utilized in this environment)

Experience integrating persistent storage and backup/recovery solutions

Experience building reusable platform standards for multiple teams

Experience supporting highly regulated, mission-critical, or classified environments

Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Azure Administrator, or Azure Solutions Architect

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field