Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer II

With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent , we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Technical Leadership & Problem Solving: Team mentorship, root cause analysis, complex troubleshooting, and technical decision-making.

Trident Consulting is seeking an "Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer II" for one of our clients in "Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)" A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer II
Locations: Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)
Type:Contract
Rate:$78/Hr

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms in complex or regulated environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise identity management technologies.
• Proven experience owning cloud infrastructure strategy, governance programs, and multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Experience implementing enterprise security controls, compliance requirements, and access governance frameworks at scale.
• Demonstrated success leading cloud transformation, modernization, and platform maturity initiatives across multiple technology domains.

Core Competencies

• Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture: Azure, Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud, and scalable infrastructure design.
• Identity, Security & Compliance: Microsoft Entra ID, Zero Trust, identity governance, access management, and regulatory compliance.
• Automation & Operational Excellence: Infrastructure automation, IaC, service reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Leadership & Execution: Technology roadmaps, infrastructure modernization, stakeholder management, and vendor management.
• Business Continuity & Risk Management: Disaster recovery, resiliency planning, risk mitigation, and audit readiness.
• Technical Leadership & Problem Solving: Team mentorship, root cause analysis, complex troubleshooting, and technical decision-making.

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com .

Some of our recent awards include:

• Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
• Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
• Received the TechServe Excellence award.
• Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
• Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.