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Lead Azure Cloud & DevOps Platform Engineer
AT&T Services INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What AT&T Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Network Technology Engineer” (Computer Network Architects) in WA: $178k–$208k, median $187k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — AT&T Services INC
The US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. At AT&T, we're modernizing enterprise technology platforms through cloud transformation, automation, and DevOps excellence. We're seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Azure Cloud & DevOps Platform Engineer) to support Azure infrastructure engineering, cloud migration initiatives, platform automation, and application modernization efforts supporting critical enterprise systems. What You'll Do • Support architecture, automation, and operational support for Azure-based infrastructure and platform services. • Drive migration and modernization of legacy applications and infrastructure to Azure. • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and deployment automation. • Support enterprise data platforms including Snowflake and Databricks. • Partner across engineering, security, architecture, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. • Implement cloud-native architectures leveraging containers, Kubernetes, APIs, and microservices. • Establish monitoring, logging, performance, and reliability practices across cloud and hybrid environments. • Lead production support, troubleshooting, incident response, and platform standardization initiatives. • Mentor engineers on DevOps, automation, cloud engineering, and operational excellence. What You'll Need • Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, identity, and governance. • Experience leading cloud migration and application modernization programs. • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. • Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Helm, or related IaC technologies. • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, and container-based deployments. • Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash. • Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures, enterprise security, IAM, and platform governance. • Experience supporting production environments, monitoring, incident management, and operational reliability. What You'll Bring • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure, or systems architecture. • Proven success leading enterprise Azure transformation, modernization, or platform engineering initiatives. • Experience supporting large-scale, business-critical applications and services. • Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills. • Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and related cloud technologies. • Ability to influence architecture, operational strategy, and engineering best practices across teams. Preferred Qualifications • Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, etc.). • Experience with Snowflake and Databricks administration in Azure. • Background in large-scale Agile/SAFe environments. • Experience introducing automation, developer productivity improvements, or AI-assisted engineering tools. • Telecom or large enterprise technology experience preferred. This role is ideal for a technical practitioner passionate about Azure cloud transformation, DevOps automation, application modernization, and building highly reliable enterprise platforms at scale. Our Lead System Engineering jobs earn between $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage • 401(k) p