Cloud Systems Engineer

Job#: 3024065

Job Description:

Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Schedule: Onsite 80%

On-Call: Participates in an on-call rotation (Level 3 support)
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Overview

This Hybrid Cloud Engineer role is part of a highly skilled team responsible for the growth, maintenance, and enhancement of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions across Linux and Windows platforms-in both cloud and on-premises environments. The position will provide Level 3 support for complex systems and applications and will partner with product and operations teams to design and implement automation tools for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and enhance automation for provisioning and managing infrastructure, operating systems, and middleware components.
• Design, engineer, and maintain highly complex and secure cloud environments in Oracle Cloud (OCI) and Azure.
• Support complex systems and applications, including installation, optimization, upgrades, migrations, and long-term performance improvements.
• Serve as part of the Systems Administration team to provide installation, integration, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, security, and optimization of IT systems and components.
• Utilize tools and mechanisms to distribute software updates and ensure customers receive current and supported versions.
• Collaborate with senior staff to recommend and design system architecture and topology.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for high-level technical support.
• Demonstrate strong competencies in:
  • Collaboration & Influencing
  • Learning Agility
  • Driving Results
  • Customer Impact

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in engineering, systems design, and documentation.
• Experience supporting large environments of Linux and Windows servers across Bare Metal, ESX, and Cloud platforms.
• Deep understanding of Windows/Linux fundamentals, including log analysis, debugging tools, and network packet capture for root-cause analysis.
• Hands-on experience with VMware ESX/ESXi/vCenter, including vSwitches, port groups, NIC teaming, bonding, VLANs, and virtual networking.
• Experience with public cloud platforms and virtualization technologies, including:
  • IaaS, PaaS
  • Kubernetes, Docker, Vagrant
  • Azure & OCI (preferred)
• Strong experience with automation and configuration management tools:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Chef, Terraform, Jenkins)
  • Deployment tools (PXE Kickstart, Windows SCCM)
  • Scripting languages (Bash, Python, Ruby, Perl, PowerShell preferred)
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing automation is a plus, including PLC, conveyance systems, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and real-time systems.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, New Relic, and streaming services like Kafka.

Additional Preferred Skills

• GitHub / GitHub Actions
• Ansible / Chef
• Azure / OCI Cloud Services
• Linux Containers / Kubernetes / Docker
• Oracle KVM / KVM
• Oracle Enterprise Linux

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.