Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer

Job Description:-

Role Requirements & Ideal Profile
Migration from Azure to GCP

• Windows and Unix/Linux roles require a hybrid skill set:
  • Strong systems administration (Active Directory Windows Linux provisioning VMware data protection)
  • 4 5 years of cloud exposure
• Avoid overly senior high-cost cloud-only profiles
• GCP preferred
• AWS or Azure backgrounds are acceptable if supported by migration experience or relevant project work (GCE knowledge is a strong plus)

Summary:

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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).

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