Platform Engineer

7 days ago

Washington, DC, United States PEAK Technical Staffing USA Full time
Job Summary:

A Senior Platform Engineer is sought to support a large U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) program. The Antitrust Division of the DOJ is responsible for enforcing federal antitrust laws and promoting fair competition in the marketplace. The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.

You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).
  • Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.
  • Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.
  • Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.
  • Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.
  • Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.
  • Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.
  • Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.
  • Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.
  • Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 7 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience specifically with Microsoft Azure.
  • Deep expertise in Azure services, including Azure Compute, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Identity, and Azure Security.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, Azure DevOps).
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containerization (e.g., Docker), and container orchestration.
  • Expertise in monitoring and log aggregation tools, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Security Center, and third-party tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus).
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), firewalls, VPNs, and data encryption.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies.
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and work collaboratively across teams to deliver cloud platform solutions.
  • Strong mentoring and coaching abilities to guide junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
  • Effective communicator, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience managing cloud-based projects, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating with stakeholders.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, and implement efficient solutions.
  • Experience with project management methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, to manage and prioritize cloud engineering tasks.
Desirable Skills:
  • Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent Azure-related certifications.
  • Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).
  • Familiarity with serverless architectures and platforms (e.g., Azure Functions, AWS Lambda).
  • Knowledge of container security, DevSecOps, and cloud-native applications.


Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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