GPS - Azure Senior Platform Engineer - Assistant Director
Core
Owns outcomes for large, complex government cloud programs within Azure Government environments, translating mission needs into secure, scalable, and sustainable cloud platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Platform Engineer (Assistant Director)
Builds
Secure, scalable Azure Government cloud platforms and infrastructure capabilities
Domain
US Government & Defense / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Azure Government environments, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Ansible), Container orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS), Cloud security (NIST, FedRAMP), Identity & Access (Entra ID, RBAC), Windows/Linux administration, PowerShell scripting
Preferred skills
Top-Secret Security Clearance, AWS/GCP experience, Azure Policy, Advanced networking (ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN), CKA/CKAD certifications
Technologies
Azure, Bicep, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, Entra ID, PowerShell, Python
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for Azure Government platforms, establish DevSecOps practices, lead architecture and design reviews, oversee risk and dependency management, develop engineering talent, promote operational excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence