Platform Engineer

Job summary

The Platform Engineer builds and operates systems, automation, and integrations for Corporate IT across Microsoft 365 and Azure. The role maintains GitHub Enterprise CI/CD pipelines, develops APIs and Model Context Protocol connectors, supports AI platform integrations, and strengthens identity, data security, and Microsoft 365 governance. It also builds Azure infrastructure and delivers secure, repeatable solutions with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of combined professional experience and education in IT, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field; 4 or more years of relevant work experience may substitute.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation using GitHub Enterprise or a comparable platform.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs, such as RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python scripting.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Power Platform.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud computing and architecture.
• Experience with identity and data security controls, including Conditional Access, PIM, and Microsoft Purview.
• Experience with Entra ID identity and access management, SSO, and MFA.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender cloud security controls and practices.
• Preferred experience building or integrating AI connectors such as MCP.
• Preferred experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Bicep or ARM templates.
• Preferred experience supporting security frameworks such as NIST CSF and understanding PCI DSS.
• Knowledge of defense-in-depth, least-privilege, and secure-by-design principles.
• Payments industry exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Enterprise IT GitHub CI/CD pipelines, workflows, branching strategies, and automation standards.
• Develop automated playbooks and tooling for rapid, reliable operations.
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and integrations connecting enterprise systems, services, and data.
• Co-manage MCP connectors that securely connect AI tools with enterprise data and services.
• Strengthen identity and data security across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Advise AI platforms and projects on architecture, integration, and secure access to Microsoft 365 and Azure data.
• Build and maintain scalable, secure Azure infrastructure.
• Implement identity and access management, including SSO integrations, SCIM provisioning, role-to-group mapping, Entra ID app registrations, and least-privilege Microsoft Graph API permissions.
• Administer Microsoft 365 governance, including SharePoint Online and Exchange Online policies, retention, sharing controls, service changes, and data recovery.
• Monitor security configurations and implement measures to protect data and support compliance.
• Partner with Corporate IT, business units, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions and maintain documentation and standards.

Skills

Degrees

Industry

Relocation