Staff Operations Engineer (Azure Networking)

TL;DR

Staff Operations Engineer (Azure Networking): Designing and optimizing scalable hybrid cloud infrastructure with an accent on Azure networking, automation, and security. Focus on building robust CI/CD pipelines, mentoring engineering teams, and driving cloud maturity across the enterprise.

Location: Must be a resident of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, or CA. Hybrid requirement for those near Tukwila, WA (Tuesdays & Wednesdays).

Salary: $156,200–$190,800 annually.

Company

A purpose-driven financial institution with over $30 billion in assets, committed to a people-helping-people philosophy since 1935.

What you will do

• Design and support hybrid cloud infrastructure including Azure hub/spoke, Virtual WAN, and ExpressRoute.
• Establish cloud-native networking standards and security-first engineering practices.
• Lead Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using Terraform and develop automation scripts.
• Build and maintain deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Enhance platform observability, reliability, and operational diagnostics.
• Mentor engineers and guide technical strategy for cloud maturity.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, or CA.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience in Azure and cloud infrastructure.
• Advanced experience with PowerShell and cloud automation.
• Proven ability to design and troubleshoot production-grade IaaS/PaaS systems.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-500, AZ-305).
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) with company match and additional annual contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO program and exchange program.
• Tuition reimbursement and volunteer time off.
• Focus on continuous learning through conferences and training.