Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer - Unix

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:

• 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).

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

Travel:

• Minimum, 10%