[Remote] Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Systems is a company that has been innovating in the Insurtech space for over 40 years. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to manage their cloud platform across Azure and Google Cloud Platform, focusing on designing, building, and operating cloud-native infrastructure at an enterprise scale.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available environments across Azure (primary) and GCP, with working knowledge of AWSOwn landing zone design and automation for both Azure and GCP — including organization hierarchy, resource naming standards, IAM governance, and policy enforcementDesign and operate production-grade Kubernetes environments (AKS and GKE) including multi-tenant cluster strategies, workload identity, pod security standards, autoscaling, resiliency, cost optimization, and Helm-based application deploymentBuild and operate the GCP Project Factory for standardized, automated provisioning of GCP projects, IAM bindings, service accounts, and GitLab integrationDefine and enforce cloud resource naming conventions, project labeling standards, and organizational tagging policies aligned with FinOps and cost allocation requirementsDevelop and maintain Terraform modules for Azure and GCP resource provisioning (AWS IaC a plus), ensuring reusable, version-controlled infrastructureBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Cloud Build, or equivalent) for automated infrastructure and application deployment, including container build, Artifact Registry publishing, and Cloud Run / GKE delivery patternsOwn and evolve the Ansible AWX automation platform (currently running on AKS) — develop and maintain playbooks and roles to automate system configuration, application setup, and operational workflowsAdminister and evolve the CloudBolt Cloud Management Platform (CMP) for multi-cloud resource provisioning, governance, cost visibility, and self-service workflowsDevelop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operational tasksLeverage AI tools including Claude to accelerate Infrastructure as Code development, runbook creation, and documentation — and help the broader team adopt these workflows effectivelyImplement and manage monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions using Google Cloud Monitoring, Azure Monitor, Cloud Logging, SigNoz, and DataDogDevelop and maintain runbooks and playbooks to guide incident response; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and document findingsRespond to escalated infrastructure service desk tickets and resolve complex cloud-related issuesDesign, operate, and secure enterprise-grade secrets management using HashiCorp Vault across cloud and hybrid environments, including Vault role management and CI/CD pipeline integrationImplement and enforce cloud security controls across Azure (Managed Identity, Private Endpoints, NSG) and GCP (VPC Service Controls, Workload Identity, Binary Authorization, Secret Manager), including workforce and workload identity federation with external IdPsPartner with the Information Security organization to identify, prioritize, and remediate cloud security vulnerabilitiesDesign and maintain hybrid network connectivity between Azure and GCP, including VPN tunnels, FMC/FTD integration, and cross-cloud routingDesign and implement hub-spoke network topologies with multi-region CIDR schemas supporting phased regional expansionAssist network design including VPC architecture, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud NAT, and firewall policy management across both platformsDefine and implement disaster recovery strategies for cloud-hosted workloads across Azure and GCPConduct periodic DR drills and document recovery time/point objectives (RTO/RPO)Create and maintain thorough infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational guides — owning the cloud knowledge base for the teamCollaborate cross-functionally with application teams, security, DevOps, and leadership to align infrastructure with business goalsMentor engineers and promote cloud best practices across the teamSkillsHigh School diploma required; BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred7+ years of experience as a senior engineer in a mid-to-large-scale enterprise environment4+ years of hands-on, production-grade experience with Azure at enterprise scale (required)3+ years of hands-on, production-grade experience with Google Cloud Platform (required)AWS experience strongly preferred; candidates with deep Azure + GCP and meaningful AWS exposure will be prioritizedTerraform: Production IaC modules for Azure and GCP (AWS IaC a plus)CI/CD: GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Cloud Build, or JenkinsKubernetes: AKS and/or GKE at production scale — multi-tenant clusters, Helm, workload identity, pod securityHashiCorp Vault: Enterprise secrets management, Vault role administration, CI/CD pipeline integrationAnsible / AWX: Playbook development and AWX automation platform operationScripting & Automation: Python and/or Bash for infrastructure automationNetworking: VPC design, BGP, DNS, load balancing, hub-spoke topologies, and hybrid connectivityIAM & Security: Org policies, Managed Identity, Workload Identity Federation, VPC Service Controls, workforce identity federation with external IdPsMonitoring & Observability: Google Cloud Monitoring, Azure Monitor, Cloud Logging, DataDog, and/or SigNozAWS certifications or hands-on project experienceAzure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305) or GCP Professional Certifications (Cloud Architect, Cloud DevOps Engineer)Linux system administrationKubernetes advanced operations (Autopilot, multi-cluster, service mesh)CloudBolt CMP: cloud management platforms for multi-cloud governance, FinOps reporting, and self-service provisioningTines or similar workflow automation platformsBigQuery and data platform support experienceExperience with API-driven automation (Google APIs, Microsoft Graph, Jira, Okta)Data center migration experienceBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageHoliday and Vacation TimeHealth & Wellness DaysA Bonus Day for Your BirthdayDepending on the role, team members may also be eligible for additional compensation plans (bonus and commission).Company OverviewApplied Systems is a digital insurance agency that provides software for agency management systems. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in University Park, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www1.appliedsystems.com.Company H1B SponsorshipApplied Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.