STAND 8 Technology Consulting ยท 5 hours ago
Platform Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$76.50/hr - $86.50/hr
2+ years expSTAND 8 Technology Consulting provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States. They are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate production cloud platforms primarily on Microsoft Azure, while implementing Infrastructure as Code and providing operational support for critical platform services.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureIT Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and evolve Azure-based cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi
Implement and manage onboarding and landing zones, subscription and resource group organization, networking, and role-based access control within Azure
Design, configure, and operate Okta single sign-on and multi-factor authentication integrations, including SCIM provisioning and OIDC/SAML identity flows
Provide L2 and L3 operational support for platform incidents, including investigation, triage, root cause analysis, remediation, and implementation of long-term fixes
Participate in on-call rotations to support platform availability and reliability
Automate operational tasks and runbooks using scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Go
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure delivery using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Implement monitoring, alerting, logging, and observability solutions for platform services using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tooling
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to implement required controls and documentation supporting federal compliance initiatives
Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to design resilient, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures
Produce clear architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational documentation, and mentor junior engineers
Participate in architecture and design reviews and recommend improvements to platform performance, security posture, and cost optimization
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship (required for this role)
2-5 years' experience delivering and operating cloud infrastructure or equivalent platform support with demonstrated L2 and L3 operational ownership
Strong production experience with Microsoft Azure, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and governance services
Hands-on experience authoring and managing Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi
Experience configuring Okta single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, including SCIM provisioning and identity flows
Demonstrated experience providing L2 and L3 support for platform services, including incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation
Solid scripting or programming skills using Python, PowerShell, or Go
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in distributed and cloud-based systems
Experience with CI/CD systems for infrastructure and application delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks
Ability to operate effectively in a fully remote, asynchronous environment and participate in cross-functional technical discussions
Preferred
Experience supporting Federal Government environments or operating within Azure Government
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, ITAR, or Department of Defense cloud requirements
Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service
Familiarity with cloud network design concepts such as virtual network peering, network security groups, load balancing, and security tooling
Prior experience with additional Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Crossplane
Benefits
Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid-time-off options
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow
Company
STAND 8 Technology Consulting
STAND 8 is a global technology consulting and staffing leader that helps businesses transform and scale through tailored IT solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Quinn Fillmon
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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