Cloud Engineer - Platform Engineering (Azure)

Job SummaryOur client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Cloud Engineer - Platform Engineering (Azure) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on various project initiatives around Infrastructure automation and troubleshooting activities in Azure CSP and PROD support environments. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role. Contract DetailsDuration: 6-month contractLocation: Hubs include Minneapolis, MN; Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TXWork Model: Hybrid Core ResponsibilitiesCreate and provision cloud infrastructure in Azure CSP utilizing Terraform and Azure DevOps (ADO)Design and build robust IaC Pipelines using GitLab runners, and convert existing ADO pipelines into standardized Terraform frameworksPartner with various application development teams to analyze custom requirements, implement technical changes, and troubleshoot existing platform issuesBuild custom virtual machine images using Packer, and deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure Windows/Linux VMs, Scale Sets, and Load BalancersMonitor overall system performance, troubleshoot operational errors, manage Jira tasks/ServiceNow change requests, and provide off-hours weekly release support Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)Profound hands-on engineering experience deploying, configuring, and running large applications on the Azure Public CloudExtensive production experience with Terraform and Ansible automation workflowsStrong background creating automation loops using GitLab and GitLab runnersSolid understanding and troubleshooting capabilities related to VNETs, Route tables, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Firewalls, Routing, and Load BalancersDirect experience creating and configuring Azure Data Factory, Purview, Azure Storage, Application Contexts, Subscriptions, and Azure Key Vault (AKV)Demonstrated knowledge of application security best practices, public key cryptography, threat protection, and Kubernetes clusters Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Broad understanding of cloud services across alternate platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)Hands-on experience using Python coding to streamline infrastructure runnersExposure to infrastructure testing utilizing HashiCorp tools and monitoring cluster environments through DataDogActive technical certifications in Microsoft Azure or HashiCorp Terraform platforms Key Competencies & BehaviorsSystems ThinkingInfrastructure Reliability FocusTechnical Documentation ExcellenceSolution-Oriented MindsetCross-Team CollaborationProduction Support OwnershipProcess Improvement Focus Work EnvironmentLocation: Hubs include Minneapolis, MN; Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TXWork Model: Hybrid Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $53.00 and $76.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered About KellyMitchellAt KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing DisclosureBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at kellymitchell.com. [143274]