What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Platform Engineer - Azure position at INSPYR Solutions?
Title: Cloud Platform Engineer - Azure
Location: Hybrid - Addison, Texas
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure) to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure cloud infrastructure. This role will play a key part in driving platform reliability, automation, and performance while partnering cross-functionally to align cloud solutions with business objectives.
This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building enterprise-grade cloud platforms from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, Storage, Azure SQL, Functions, VNets, etc.)
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
- Implement and enforce cloud security best practices (AAD, Key Vault, NSGs, encryption, compliance controls)
- Monitor system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights; troubleshoot and optimize environments
- Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity strategies (Azure Backup, Site Recovery, geo-replication)
- Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to support CI/CD pipelines and containerized workloads (AKS, ACI)
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR) and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Collaborate with FinOps teams to optimize cloud spend and forecast usage
- Research and recommend new Azure technologies to improve efficiency and scalability
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in systems engineering or cloud infrastructure
- 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- Strong experience with core Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, AAD)
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab, etc.)
- Solid understanding of networking (DNS, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, ExpressRoute)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Dynatrace, Prometheus)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot performance and scalability issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (AKS, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Background in regulated environments (healthcare, finance, etc.)
- Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Azure Automation)
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
Key Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to build and scale enterprise cloud platforms
- High-impact role with visibility across engineering and business teams
- Collaborative, innovation-driven environment
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.