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Operational Excellence
Data Centers
Scalability
Ansible
Provisioning
Configuration Management
Workflow
Ubuntu
SUSE Linux
Hardening
Lifecycle Management
IT Management
Root Cause Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
FOCUS
Hypervisor
VMware vSphere
PowerVM
Management
Terraform
Operating Systems
IBM AIX
Storage
Computer Networking
Collaboration
Middleware
Network Security
Accountability
Quality Assurance
Mentorship
Computer Science
Information Technology
Virtualization
Linux
x86
IBM
IBM AIX Administration
VMware
Cloud Computing
Migration
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Infrastructure Architecture
Capacity Management
Optimization
Licensing
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Unix
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform

Operational Excellence
Data Centers
Scalability
Ansible
Provisioning
Configuration Management
Workflow
Ubuntu
SUSE Linux
Hardening
Lifecycle Management
IT Management
Root Cause Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
FOCUS
Hypervisor
VMware vSphere
PowerVM
Management
Terraform
Operating Systems
IBM AIX
Storage
Computer Networking
Collaboration
Middleware
Network Security
Accountability
Quality Assurance
Mentorship
Computer Science
Information Technology
Virtualization
Linux
x86
IBM
IBM AIX Administration
VMware
Cloud Computing
Migration
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Infrastructure Architecture
Capacity Management
Optimization
Licensing
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Unix
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform

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Job Description

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 (Google Cloud Platform). 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 (Google Cloud Platform), 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:

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 Google Cloud Platform 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, Google Cloud Platform certifications
Any technical certifications

Working Conditions:

Hybrid: 4 days at office, 1 day from home

Travel:

Minimum, 10%

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Position Id: f549188004a703242bb5ffc4b8d25af5
Posted 30+ days ago

Private Cloud Architect / Richardson TX / Relocation Offered

Richardson, Texas

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A globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Private Cloud Architect for a full-time opportunity based onsite in Richardson, TX. This company operates at massive scale, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power everything from industrial systems to next-generation electronics. This role is centered on building and evolving a modern private cloud platform using Kubernetes (OpenShift/Rancher), Terraform, and hybrid cloud architectures across AWS, Azur

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