Cloud Platform Engineer
Insight
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Job Description
Cloud Platform Engineer at Insight
Insight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, helping organizations navigate complex digital transformations. With over 14,000 engaged teammates globally and $8.2 billion in revenue in 2025, Insight has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2025.
Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results.
About The Role
We are looking for a motivated and passionate Cloud Platform Engineer to join our consulting practice. This candidate is a master practitioner of cutting-edge automation tools and provisioning in a public cloud provider – AWS, GCP, or Azure preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer-facing roles and success delivering cloud solutions with IaC automation on projects.
What You’ll Do For Insight
- Build a self-service cloud platform that enables application teams to deploy securely and consistently using golden paths and automation.
- Leverage the latest DevOps and Cloud automation tools such as Hashicorp Terraform, ARM Template, Cloud Formation, Powershell, Azure DevOps, and/or GitHub Actions to deploy cloud solutions for enterprise clients.
- Become a full-stack Hashicorp and automation focused Cloud Architect.
- Create Azure landing zones and platform guardrails.
- Work on teams that design, plan and implement cloud solutions for enterprise customers in a major public cloud provider: Azure & AWS.
- Work on teams that design, plan and implement container platform-based solutions in a Kubernetes platform.
- Work on large-scale app modernization projects through application rationalization and modernization processes.
- Work on client projects that encompass systems architecture, proof-of-concept and technical deployment services.
- Integrate emerging technologies into offerings to provide sales teams additional opportunities to approach customers with new ideas/engagement.
- Collaborate with Practice leadership and thought leaders on pre-sales engagements, solution designs and proposals.
- Become a partner, subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to clients, advising on best-fit technologies and best practices.
What We’re Looking For
Insight celebrates diversity of skills and experience, and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, with a strong focus on architecting and implementing cloud solutions in client environments.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloads.
- In-depth experience in automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC) and management of cloud hosted resources.
- Experience working in a DevOps and Agile culture.
- Experience with industry DevOps and IaC tools such as Hashicorp Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins is preferred.
- Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing is a preferred.
- Background in application development, .Net, or other development frameworks is a plus.
- Background in systems engineering, networking, and server infrastructure also works.
- Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud providers, or demonstration of ongoing learning.
- 1-2 years of leading teammates or being part of large teams on projects.
- Breadth of knowledge across Google AWS and Azure Cloud products & solutions.
Technical Skills
- Ability to deploy through automation and translate from and/or contribute to application design architectures.
- Understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, emerging computing trends and deployment projects.
- Experience and knowledge in container architectures and deployment.
- Experience with large cloud public provider: Azure, AWS.
- Experience with network architecture, topologies, hybrid connectivity, and modern approaches to networking design.
- Experience in relevant tools such as: Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, Terraform, Helm, and other cloud native tools and techniques.
Consulting And Soft Skills
- High integrity, with a proactive, positive approach to work.
- Ability to present and speak to complex solutions in a client facing delivery or presales role.
- Agile experience is a plus.
- Ability and desire to learn new technologies quickly.
- Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
What You Can Expect
Insight is legendary for taking care of its teammates and their families. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:
- Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
- Full medical, dental, vision, and company 401k match.
Our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities. Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Insight is an equal opportunity employer.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Architecture
- DevOps
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Automation
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Client Consulting
How to Get Hired at Insight
- Research Insight's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align with their Hunger, Heart, and Harmony principles.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight extensive experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), IaC, and DevOps automation tools like Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Showcase technical prowess: Be prepared to discuss hands-on experience in building self-service cloud platforms, creating Azure landing zones, and working on large-scale app modernization projects.
- Highlight consulting and communication skills: Emphasize your ability to present complex solutions, advise clients as a subject-matter expert, and collaborate effectively in client-facing or pre-sales roles.
- Demonstrate continuous learning: Be ready to discuss relevant cloud certifications and how you stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in the dynamic cloud ecosystem.
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