Platform Engineer

Kestra
Austin, AZ
Category Engineering
Job Description
Kestra Holdings is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep Azure expertise and strong automation capabilities, and a platform-engineering mindset to build secure, scalable, and self-service cloud infrastructure that empowers engineering teams.

Requirements

  • 4-8 years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles with a strong focus on Azure.
  • 2+ years managing Azure tenants and resources, including governance, access control, and lifecycle operations.
  • Deep expertise with Azure governance and identity, including Azure AD, RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Azure Policy.
  • Strong hands-on experience managing Azure services and platform offerings across compute, storage, and data services.
  • Strong Azure networking knowledge, including VNETs, subnets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, Application Gateway, Front Door, and hybrid connectivity patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Kusto/KQL, and cloud observability best practices.
  • Solid understanding of web application architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native patterns.
  • Experience managing VMs, Elasticsearch, backup solutions, and cloud-native security controls;
  • Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) for automation and operational tooling.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable communication for diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
  • 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
  • Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
  • Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
  • Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
  • Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses
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