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# Lead Engineer, Cloud Platform, Azure (Hybrid)

- **Company:** Eversource Energy
- **Location:** Berlin, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $151,650.0 - $168,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, IP Address Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Log Analysis, Machine Learning, Network Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Software Version Control, Artifactory
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f7fbc0f1f379534f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, related technical discipline or related experience.
 * Advanced degree desirable.

Experience:

 * Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in a technical engineering role or related experience working with technology or application solutions, including experience in architecture, design, implementation, support, and management of the technologies appropriate for the specific positions.
 * Knowledge and experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Agentic AI technologies will be considered a strong advantage.

Working Conditions:

 * Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
 * Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

## Description

We have an exciting Lead Platform Engineer role on our Cloud Engineer team. The Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions with robust governance, networking, and automation frameworks. This role drives infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Harness, while ensuring compliance, performance, and operational excellence across Eversource cloud environments., Azure Landing Zone & Governance:

 * Design and implement Azure Landing Zone hub-and-spoke topology, management groups, subscription design, tagging strategy, and cost management including budgets and landing zone accelerators.
 * Apply governance controls using Azure Policy, RBAC, and identity governance with Azure AD and conditional access.

Networking & Security:

 * Architect secure and scalable networks leveraging Azure Virtual WAN (VWAN), Virtual Network Manager, IP address management, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) with firewall integration.
 * Manage ER/VPN connectivity, DNS, and firewall configurations.

Automation, Provisioning & Monitoring:

 * Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and Harness for automated provisioning and configuration.
 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments.
 * Configure centralized logging and monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; troubleshoot and optimize performance.

Collaboration, Scalability & Scripting:

 * Utilize GitHub and JFrog Artifactory for source control and artifact management.
 * Develop automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

 * Cloud & Governance: Azure Landing Zone, Azure Policy, RBAC, Azure AD
 * Networking: Azure VWAN, ER/VPN, DNS, Firewall
 * Automation & CI/CD: Harness, Terraform, Ansible
 * Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python
 * Collaboration Tools: GitHub, JFrog Artifactory, Jira
 * Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.