Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer-W2 only

About the Role

The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, and operating enterprise compute platforms across a hybrid environment spanning on-prem data centers and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role focuses heavily on Google Compute Engine (GCE), cloud-native hypervisors, VMware virtualization, Unix OS and workload migrations across cloud and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can translate architectural designs into scalable, automated, and production-ready solutions while driving standardization, automation, and operational excellence across Linux-based environments and IBM Power Systems platforms.

Project Scope

• Project Ace: ADT is transitioning off Infosys, lifting and shifting approximately 4,000 servers
• Migration from Azure to GCP
• On-site 4x/week (Irving is the preference, but open to Boca Raton, FL; Rochester, NY; or Knoxville, TN as well)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support compute platforms across hybrid environments, including on-prem data centers and Google Cloud (GCE)
• Engineer and manage cloud-native and traditional virtualization platforms, including GCE, VMware (vSphere/vCenter), and IBM Power Systems (PowerVM)
• Lead and execute migrations across environments (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud), leveraging tools such as VMware HCX and native cloud migration frameworks
• Support and maintain IBM Power Systems infrastructure, including AIX-based workloads and integrations within hybrid environments
• Translate high-level architecture designs into fully implemented, production-ready infrastructure solutions
• Manage and optimize hybrid infrastructure environments, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and performance
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using industry-standard tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.) to enable repeatable and automated deployments
• Drive automation initiatives across provisioning, configuration management, patching, and operational workflows
• Build, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems across multiple distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE), with AIX knowledge considered a strong advantage
• Support and manage enterprise OS environments, including OS tuning, patching, security hardening, and lifecycle management
• Partner with middleware, application, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure capabilities with application requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and engineering standards
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for infrastructure incidents and drive long-term stability improvements
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, security policies, and configuration baselines
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support for critical production systems as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5–8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, or platform operations
• Hands-on experience with GCP or major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure transferable)
• Experience with VMware virtualization and enterprise Linux environments
• Exposure to hybrid environments and multi-platform infrastructure (x86 + Power Systems preferred)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with deep focus on Google Compute Engine (GCE)
• Deep understanding of cloud-native hypervisors vs. traditional virtualization platforms
• Advanced experience with VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, and HCX migration capabilities
• Hands-on experience with IBM Power Systems (Power Series), including PowerVM and AIX operating systems
• Proven ability to manage and operate hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and automation frameworks
• Deep knowledge of Linux operating systems across multiple distributions; AIX expertise highly desirable
• Strong understanding of compute, storage, and networking fundamentals across both x86 and Power architectures
• Experience implementing and optimizing automation-first engineering practices
• Ability to convert architectural designs into deployable solutions with strong attention to execution quality
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (applications, middleware, networking, security)
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and pride in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, driving technical capability uplift across the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM Power Systems and AIX administration in enterprise environments
• Experience with VMware HCX and large-scale migration programs
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and cloud migration strategies
• Strong background in automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with enterprise-scale infrastructure design and implementation
• Exposure to FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization

Required Licensing or Certifications

• RHEL or Unix certifications
• Azure, AWS, GCP certifications
• Any technical certifications

Working Conditions

Hybrid: 4 days at office, 1 day from home