DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer - Cloud Platform to support and enhance two critical Azure platform environments that serve as the foundation for enterprise cloud services and Kubernetes-based application delivery.

This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on Terraform, Azure, Kubernetes, GitOps, and cloud networking. The ideal candidate is comfortable writing infrastructure code daily, troubleshooting complex platform issues, reviewing pull requests, and collaborating with distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable cloud solutions.

You will play a key role in maintaining Azure Hub-and-Spoke infrastructure, operating large-scale AKS environments, improving deployment automation, and supporting cloud platform modernization efforts across multiple global regions.

Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure as Code & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain Terraform modules supporting Azure infrastructure
• Manage Terraform deployments across production and non-production environments
• Support infrastructure components including AKS, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, DNS, and networking services
• Enforce Infrastructure as Code standards, naming conventions, and deployment best practices
• Maintain repeatable and reliable Terraform state management processes

Kubernetes & GitOps Operations

• Operate and maintain enterprise AKS environments supporting large-scale multi-tenant workloads
• Manage GitOps deployments using FluxCD
• Support Kubernetes namespace management, RBAC, network policies, and tenant onboarding
• Administer platform services including Kong Ingress, cert-manager, KEDA, Gatekeeper, OPA policies, and related tooling
• Perform cluster patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, and blue-green migration activities
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security across Kubernetes environments

Azure Networking & Platform Engineering

• Manage Azure Hub-and-Spoke architecture supporting multiple global regions
• Support ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, private DNS, routing, and NVA configurations
• Perform IP address management and network onboarding activities
• Configure firewall policies and networking controls across multiple environments
• Partner with application teams to support connectivity, performance, and availability requirements

CI/CD, Monitoring & Reliability Engineering

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure-based deployment tooling
• Implement monitoring, observability, and alerting solutions using Datadog and Azure Monitor
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews
• Support platform security through Azure Policies, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Key Vault integrations
• Create operational dashboards, SLOs, and performance reporting

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Review pull requests and collaborate with internal platform users
• Participate in architecture reviews, RFC discussions, and platform governance activities
• Create and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and technical standards
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platform improvements
• Partner with global engineering teams across multiple regions, * Work on highly visible Azure platform initiatives supporting a global organization
• Own and influence large-scale Azure Hub-and-Spoke and Kubernetes environments
• Gain exposure to enterprise cloud architecture, GitOps, and platform engineering best practices
• Collaborate with international teams across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
• Join an organization making significant investments in cloud modernization and automation, If you are a DevOps Engineer with deep Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and GitOps experience who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges at enterprise scale, apply today by sending your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group. We look forward to discussing how your expertise can help drive the next generation of cloud platform engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Platform Engineering roles
• Strong Terraform expertise including module development, state management, and CI/CD integration
• Deep experience supporting Azure environments and cloud-native infrastructure
• Hands-on Kubernetes expertise, preferably with AKS
• Experience managing Kubernetes networking, RBAC, Helm, Kustomize, and cluster operations
• Experience with GitOps tools such as FluxCD or ArgoCD
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking including VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, DNS, Front Door, Application Gateway, and Hub-and-Spoke architecture
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting experience
• Experience with Git-based collaboration, pull request reviews, and source control best practices
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication and documentation capabilities, * Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification
• Datadog administration and observability experience
• Experience with Grafana, Prometheus, or similar monitoring platforms
• Kong Ingress Controller or API Gateway administration
• Azure Front Door Premium and WAF configuration
• OPA and Gatekeeper policy enforcement
• Docker containerization expertise
• Experience supporting blue-green deployment strategies within AKS
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance controls

Success Profile

• Highly technical platform engineer who enjoys being hands-on every day
• Strong Infrastructure as Code advocate with Terraform expertise
• Excellent Kubernetes and cloud troubleshooting capabilities
• Comfortable working independently while supporting global teams
• Passionate about automation, reliability, and operational excellence
• Able to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues without significant oversight
• Strong collaborator who communicates effectively with engineering, operations, and architecture teams

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment supporting enterprise cloud platforms
• Must be available to support occasional after-hours, weekend, holiday, or production activities when required
• Domestic and international travel may be required
• No sponsorship or visa transfer available

At The Intersect Group, we are partnering with a globally recognized automotive and financial services organization that is investing heavily in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and enterprise modernization initiatives. The company supports large-scale Azure environments across multiple regions and operates a sophisticated cloud platform ecosystem that enables secure, scalable, and highly available services for development teams worldwide. Their culture values technical excellence, automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.