Cloud Platform Engineer

A growing financial institution is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to help modernize and scale its cloud infrastructure environment. This is a highly visible engineering role supporting a heavily Azure-focused environment. This a critical hire with strong impact and long-term growth potential., * Design, deploy, and support secure Azure cloud infrastructure for enterprise workloads

• Implement and maintain cloud governance standards including RBAC, PIM, landing zones, management groups, and cost controls
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code environments using Terraform and related automation tooling
• Support Kubernetes environments including AKS and containerized workloads
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and cloud automation processes
• Manage secrets, certificates, identity, and secure access controls across cloud platforms
• Partner with engineering and product teams to streamline infrastructure delivery and remove operational bottlenecks
• Improve cloud monitoring, disaster recovery, backup, and compliance processes
• Support cloud audits, governance initiatives, and operational controls within a regulated financial environment
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes-related issues

The ideal candidate will bring deep Azure infrastructure engineering experience along with strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, cloud governance, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments is ideal., * 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering

• Strong hands-on Azure engineering experience in enterprise environments
• Experience with RBAC, landing zones, cloud governance, and cost management controls
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform
• Experience supporting Kubernetes environments (AKS preferred)
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
• Strong understanding of Entra ID, identity management, secrets, and certificate management
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure environments
• AWS exposure is a plus, but the environment is primarily Azure-focused
• Strong troubleshooting skills around Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure operations
• Experience supporting regulated or compliance-driven environments is highly preferred
• Ability to clearly explain cloud architecture decisions and infrastructure deployment approaches

Irvine Technology Corporation (ITC) is a leading provider of technology and staffing solutions, connecting top talent with innovative companies across the country. Our team specializes in delivering high-impact professionals across IT, engineering, and business transformation initiatives. As part of our recruiting process, candidates may have the opportunity to engage with Avery, ITC s AI Recruiter, for a brief conversation to share more about their experience and career interests. ITC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.