CloudOps Engineer

**Key Responsibilities** * Design, implement, and maintain highly available and resilient cloud infrastructure, primarily in Microsoft Azure. * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform. * Implement automation solutions to reduce operational overhead and improve service reliability. * Support and optimize Kubernetes-based container platforms, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * Participate in incident response activities, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. * Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency. * Manage operating system lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation. * Collaborate with development, security, networking, and platform engineering teams to improve service delivery. * Support cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency initiatives. * Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks. **Required Skills & Experience** * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. * Experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Good understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancing, and network security. * Experience with containerized platforms and Kubernetes, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * Administration experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems. * Experience responding to production incidents and performing root cause analysis. * Knowledge of patching, vulnerability remediation, and system lifecycle management. * Experience optimizing infrastructure for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost in public cloud environments. * Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies. **Nice to Have** * Experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation. * Experience with monitoring and observability platforms. * Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices. * Experience with security and compliance frameworks. **Preferred Experience** * Experience working in regulated environments such as Financial Services, Payments, Banking, Healthcare, or other compliance-driven industries. * Relevant Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, or security certifications. **What Success Looks Like** * Improved platform availability and reliability. * Increased automation and reduced manual operational effort. * Faster incident detection and resolution. * Secure, compliant, and cost-efficient cloud platforms. * Scalable infrastructure that supports business growth and innovation. At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office. Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.