Cloud Platform Engineer II

Job Summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer II to support the design, planning, automation, and operational management of Azure cloud platform services and hybrid Microsoft technologies.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in building and supporting Azure Landing Zones including identity, policy/governance, management, monitoring, compute, storage, and PaaS service baselines.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of reusable Terraform/Bicep modules and policy-as-code guardrails.
• Work with Network and Systems Engineers to support Azure hybrid integrations such as VPN Gateway, Virtual WAN, and Azure AD Connect.
• Implement and maintain Azure monitoring baselines using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Support Azure governance initiatives through Azure Policy assignments and compliance tracking.
• Assist with cost monitoring and optimization activities.
• Apply fundamental Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices such as observability and basic automation runbooks.
• Document Azure configurations, operating procedures, standards, and reference architectures.
• Aid in automated provisioning workflows using Azure DevOps and related toolsets.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects in developing cloud architecture and design deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement and participate in efforts to modernize cloud services and deployment practices.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience is required.
• 2-4 years’ experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, or cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Active Directory.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar.
• Working knowledge of foundational cloud components including Azure IaaS/PaaS, identity and access management, networking fundamentals, governance, automation, and security.
• Exposure to tools or concepts such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD workflows.
• Basic understanding of hybrid cloud concepts such as VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, or Azure AD Connect (deep expertise not required).
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud and infrastructure issues using Azure tools and logs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new Azure technologies.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and support both projects and day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines and collaborate across technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written documentation skills.
• Ability to pass a drug test.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.