Director, Cloud Platform Engineering - Azure

Zelis • Boston, MA

450d

About The Position

The position involves leading and mentoring a team in Azure cloud architecture and engineering, focusing on the design and delivery of advanced hybrid cloud platforms. The role emphasizes best practices, security, compliance, and automation within the Azure environment, contributing to the establishment of a formal Cloud Practice at Zelis.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of experience with infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in Azure cloud architecture and design.
• 3 years minimum experience managing engineering teams with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services, infrastructure as code, Azure DevOps, and automation tools including Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep.
• Excellent understanding of security, compliance, and governance in Azure including Azure Security Center and Azure Policy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset with experience in Azure Well-Architected frameworks.
• Familiarity with Entra ID for identity and access management.
• Familiarity with Azure App Services for building, deploying, and scaling web apps.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members on Azure cloud design patterns.
• Foster a culture of best practices and knowledge sharing within the Cloud Practice.
• Design, engineer, and deliver advanced hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure features using Azure services.
• Implement an automation-first approach using Azure-native and Terraform infrastructure-as-code technologies.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality Azure cloud solutions, prioritizing security, instrumentation, and extensibility.
• Promote and uphold Azure-specific standards and Well-Architected best practices.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate governance requirements within Azure Service Catalog.
• Provide integrations with corporate data centers and shared Azure cloud infrastructure services.
• Engineer and continuously improve Azure-specific infrastructure stacks, templates, images, and other artifacts.
• Translate service requirements into Azure-specific service models and workflows for automatic provisioning.
• Implement and automate Azure-specific security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
• Manage and enhance Azure Service Catalog to enable streamlined provisioning of approved Azure services.
• Implement and maintain control frameworks such as HIPAA, HITrust, and PCI to ensure security and compliance in Azure cloud solutions.

Benefits

• Dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for growth
• Chance to make a significant impact in Azure cloud technology

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees