What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Specialist III position at Gdh Consulting, Inc.?
Role Summary
This position requires an experienced cloud infrastructure engineer. The role involves deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud environments in Azure and AWS, with a focus on infrastructure automation, security, and scalability. The candidate will support both cloud and on premise Kubernetes clusters and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and efficient systems.
Responsibilities
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
GDH Benefits
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.
This position requires an experienced cloud infrastructure engineer. The role involves deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud environments in Azure and AWS, with a focus on infrastructure automation, security, and scalability. The candidate will support both cloud and on premise Kubernetes clusters and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and efficient systems.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure and AWS landing zones, control towers, guard rails, and related cloud infrastructure components.
- Implement best practices for cloud security, networking, and infrastructure management, emphasizing scalability, observability, and site reliability.
- Automate deployment processes and infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and other DevOps practices.
- Support the development and ongoing management of Azure and AWS tenants, subscriptions, and networking architectures.
- Manage on premise Kubernetes clusters, including provisioning, performance tuning, and security configuration.
- Investigate and resolve incidents affecting cloud and on premise platforms, performing root cause analysis when needed.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform remediation to ensure continuous platform availability.
- Collaborate with product teams, DBAs, developers, and SREs to optimize infrastructure costs and improve system resilience.
- Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures, presenting recommendations for platform improvements.
- Assist in designing and implementing high-availability solutions, disaster recovery, and data backup strategies.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, with relevant certifications or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 5 years' experience in application deployment automation, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code.
- 5 years' experience administering Linux-based systems.
- 3 years' experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, and Terraform.
- Extensive knowledge of Azure DevOps and cloud architecture best practices.
- Proven experience designing redundant, scalable, and highly available systems, including disaster recovery and data backup strategies.
- Strong documentation and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in core IT infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, networking, and storage management.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
GDH Benefits
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.
Location/Region: Houston, Texas
Salary : $75 - $77