Cloud Platform Engineer

NexTech Solutions LLC is hiring a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure across Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid environments. The role supports secure and reliable cloud operations, infrastructure modernization, integrations, and collaboration across engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Configure and administer Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), including identity management, security, and governance
• Design and support enterprise network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, and cloud connectivity solutions
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, identity federation solutions, and compliance configurations
• Support cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, and system integration initiatives
• Monitor cloud performance, conduct capacity planning, and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex compute, network, storage, and connectivity issues across Azure and AWS environments
• Implement and support ADFS identity solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation processes
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and engineering teams to deliver secure and reliable cloud solutions

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to the requirements of the supporting U.S. government contract
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S., as sponsorship is not available at this time
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in cloud platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or related IT disciplines. A Master's degree may count for up to 2 years of experience, and a PhD may count for up to 4 years. Up to 1 additional year of credit may be applied for relevant technical certifications
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure environments and supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory services
• Experience supporting secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex compute, network, storage, and connectivity issues across Azure and AWS environments
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud deployments, infrastructure migrations, and cloud modernization initiatives
• Ability to evaluate technical requirements, identify infrastructure challenges, and recommend practical engineering solutions
• Experience implementing and maintaining cloud security configurations, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification highly desired
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale, secure, and highly available cloud architectures within Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated experience supporting cloud transformation, migration, or infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Advanced troubleshooting experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments