Lead Engineer, Cloud Platform - Azure (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy
Westwood, MA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$151,650.0 - $168,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JIRA Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Collaborative Software Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Domain Name System (DNS) Github Identity and Access Management
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IP Address Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language) Network Security Log Analysis Network Virtualization Windows PowerShell Role-Based Access Control Azure Active Directory Cloud Services Ansible Data Logging Scripting Cloud Platform System Firewalls (Computer Science) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Information Technology Firewall Services Module Terraform Software Version Control Devsecops Artifactory

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Our Team:

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.

The Lead Platform Engineer, Cloud will also build automated Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Harness and Terraform, applying Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) principles to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable deployments.

Essential Functions:

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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 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.

Working Conditions:

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

Mental Aspects:

Work includes researching, analyzing, writing and public speaking. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

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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

Benefits & conditions

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $151,650.00-$168,500.00

Worker Type: Regular

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