Terraform Azure Platform Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Terraform Azure Platform Engineer in Orlando, FL.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to design, build, automate, secure, and support enterprise cloud platforms that enable scalability, reliability, and operational excellence. This individual will play a key role in modernizing infrastructure, implementing automation strategies, enhancing developer experiences through self-service capabilities, and establishing standardized cloud platforms that support enterprise applications and services. The ideal candidate is passionate about Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps practices, and building highly reliable systems at scale.

What You'll Do:
* Design, implement, and support enterprise-scale Azure cloud platforms and shared services
* Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Bicep
* Develop reusable Terraform modules and standardized deployment patterns
* Implement Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, and cloud operating models
* Design automated infrastructure provisioning and self-service platform capabilities
* Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
* Implement GitOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code best practices
* Establish platform engineering standards, templates, and reference architectures
* Automate operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
* Partner with development, infrastructure, networking, and security teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions
* Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend platform improvements
* Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud architecture, automation, and engineering best practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering
* 3+ years of hands-on Terraform experience within enterprise environments
* Experience building reusable infrastructure modules and automation frameworks
* Experience delivering highly available and resilient cloud solutions
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native architecture
* Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills

Core Technologies:
* Microsoft Azure
* Terraform (required)
* Terraform Enterprise and/or Terraform Cloud
* Bicep
* Azure Landing Zones
* Azure DevOps
* GitHub Actions
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* GitOps Methodologies
* Internal Developer Platforms (IDP)
* DevOps & Automation
* CI/CD Pipeline Design and Administration
* Platform Automation
* Self-Service Infrastructure Provisioning
* Policy as Code
* Configuration Management
* Automated Compliance and Governance Controls
* PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages
* Cloud Security & Governance
* Zero Trust Principles
* Azure Networking & Security
* Identity & Access Management (IAM)
* Secrets Management
* Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
* Governance Frameworks
* Security Baselines
* Cloud Guardrails
* Risk Mitigation & Compliance Automation
* Reliability & Operations
* Platform Monitoring and Observability
* Centralized Logging & Telemetry
* Alerting and Dashboarding
* Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis
* Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
* Capacity Planning
* Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
* Service Resiliency Testing
* Cloud Cost Optimization

Preferred Experience:
* Enterprise-scale Azure implementations
* Hybrid cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
* Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
* Large-scale platform modernization initiatives
* Building developer self-service platforms

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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