Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer - Windows
ADT · Knoxville, TN · Today
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support Windows-based computer platforms across hybrid environments (on-prem + GCP).
- Engineer and manage Windows Server infrastructure including domain services, enterprise compute, and application hosting platforms.
- Lead and execute infrastructure builds, upgrades, and migrations across environments (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud).
- Architect and support Active Directory environments, including domain services, trust relationships, Group Policy design, and authentication services.
- Own and manage core infrastructure services, including internal DNS, DHCP, IP address management, virtual IPs (VIPs), and load balancing solutions.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and enterprise name resolution services.
- Engineer and support load balancing solutions (enterprise and cloud-native) for application traffic distribution, availability, and failover.
- Translate high-level architecture into deployable, production-ready infrastructure solutions.
- Engineer and manage virtualization platforms, including VMware (vSphere/vCenter), and compute services within GCP (GCE).
- Implement and mature Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, or similar automation frameworks.
- Drive automation across provisioning, patching, configuration management, and operational workflows.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for platform incidents and implement long-term remediation solutions.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, patch management policies, and configuration baselines.
- Collaborate with application, middleware, networking, and security teams to deliver integrated, resilient solutions.
- Mentor junior analysts and engineers, promoting engineering best practices and operational discipline.
- Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, providing escalation support for critical infrastructure incidents.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong expertise in Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022) and enterprise system administration.
- Deep experience with Active Directory (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.
- Hands-on experience managing enterprise DNS, DHCP, VIPs, and load balancing solutions (on-prem and/or cloud-native).
- Strong experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter) and virtualization concepts.
- Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Compute Engine (GCE).
- Proven ability to operate and engineer hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem + cloud).
- Strong scripting and automation experience (PowerShell preferred).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) and automation-first practices.
- Strong understanding of compute, storage, networking, and system integration concepts.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex system and infrastructure issues across multiple domains.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across IT engineering domains.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to high-quality engineering outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5 to 8+ years of experience in Windows infrastructure engineering or system administration.
- Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure services.
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware preferred).
- Experience operating in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-based compute platforms.
- Experience with enterprise load balancing solutions (F5, AVI, cloud-native LB).
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure and migration programs.
- Exposure to FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Win certifications
- Azure, AWS, GCP certifications
Working Conditions
- Hybrid: 4 days at office, 1 day from home
- Travel: Minimum, 10%