Azure Platform Lead

We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Lead to guide the technical architecture and ongoing evolution of our Microsoft Azure this role you will serve as the organizations primary Azure expert partnering with leaders across IT Security and DevOps to shape the platform roadmap and ensure a secure highperforming and costefficient cloud foundation.

You will lead the design and enhancement of our Azure Landing Zones implement governance standards and drive multiregion architectural patterns that support enterprise reliability and scalability. This role also oversees InfrastructureasCode practices including the creation of reusable Bicep modules and automated guardrails that strengthen platform consistency and security.

Collaboration and technical leadership are essential. You will work closely with engineering application and security teams to promote Azure best practices mature CI/CD and GitOps workflows and support critical operations such as incident response disaster recovery readiness logging and observability. You will also contribute to FinOps efforts by helping forecast and optimize cloud spend through tagging compliance cost reporting and meaningful optimization recommendations.

As a mentor and coach to Azure engineers you will provide architectural guidance conduct design reviews and champion modern engineering practices that advance cloud maturity across the organization.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of overall progressive IT experience including 5 years focused on Azure engineering cloud engineering or platform operations.
• Direct hands-on experience with Azure services automation tooling and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred).
• Practical experience working with Azure Landing Zones Microsoft CAF and cloud governance models.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting largescale or enterprise cloud environments.
• Azure certifications such as Administrator Solutions Architect Associate or DevOps Engineer (preferred).
• Experience with GitHub Actions Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipeline scripting (preferred).
• Background in Azure identity networking or security domains (preferred).
• Experience mentoring or guiding cloud engineers (preferred).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of Azure platform architecture governance and enterprisescale patterns.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud security fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles identity management networking and security controls in Azure.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred) and automation tooling.
• Skill in CI/CD tools GitOps workflows and automated governance or policyascode.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities in distributed cloudnative environments.
• Ability to translate architectural requirements into Azure platform configurations.
• Ability to design secure scalable and compliant Azure platform components.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering security and architecture teams.
• Ability to coach and support cloud engineers adopting platform patterns and automation.
• Strong communication skills for both technical teams and leadership audiences.

Work Environment: 

This position follows a Hyflex work model providing the flexibility of remote work alongside intentional inoffice collaboration for Moments that Matter and key business needs. Upon hire must be located within a commutable distance to Red Wing MN.

Additional Information :

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time