Job Specifications
STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.
As a Platform Engineer (L2/L3), you will design, build, and operate production cloud platforms primarily on Microsoft Azure. You will implement Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi, own identity and access integration using Okta with multi-factor authentication, and provide L2 and L3 operational support for critical platform services. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, an automation-first mindset, and the ability to operate within security and compliance requirements that support government and enterprise environments.
Location & Work Type
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Work Type: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and evolve Azure-based cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi.
Implement and manage onboarding and landing zones, subscription and resource group organization, networking, and role-based access control within Azure.
Design, configure, and operate Okta single sign-on and multi-factor authentication integrations, including SCIM provisioning and OIDC/SAML identity flows.
Provide L2 and L3 operational support for platform incidents, including investigation, triage, root cause analysis, remediation, and implementation of long-term fixes.
Participate in on-call rotations to support platform availability and reliability.
Automate operational tasks and runbooks using scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Go.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure delivery using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Implement monitoring, alerting, logging, and observability solutions for platform services using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tooling.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to implement required controls and documentation supporting federal compliance initiatives.
Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to design resilient, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures.
Produce clear architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational documentation, and mentor junior engineers.
Participate in architecture and design reviews and recommend improvements to platform performance, security posture, and cost optimization.
Qualifications
Required:
U.S. Citizenship (required for this role).
2-5 years' experience delivering and operating cloud infrastructure or equivalent platform support with demonstrated L2 and L3 operational ownership.
Strong production experience with Microsoft Azure, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and governance services.
Hands-on experience authoring and managing Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi.
Experience configuring Okta single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, including SCIM provisioning and identity flows.
Demonstrated experience providing L2 and L3 support for platform services, including incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation.
Solid scripting or programming skills using Python, PowerShell, or Go.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in distributed and cloud-based systems.
Experience with CI/CD systems for infrastructure and application delivery.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks.
Ability to operate effectively in a fully remote, asynchronous environment and participate in cross-functional technical discussions.
Preferred (Optional):
Experience supporting Federal Government environments or operating within Azure Government.
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, ITAR, or Department of Defense cloud requirements.
Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service.
Familiarity with cloud network design concepts such as virtual network peering, network security groups, load balancing, and security tooling.
Prior experience with additional Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Crossplane.
Benefits
Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid-time-off options
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow
Additional Details
The base range for this contract position is $76.50 - $86.50 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be conside