Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer - Unix

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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 (Power

VM).

* 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 Dev Ops 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 Power

VM 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, Dev Ops practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

* Experience with enterprise-scale infrastructure design and implementation.

* Exposure to Fin Ops, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.

Required Licensing or

Certifications:

* RHEL or Unix certifications

* Azure, AWS, GCP certifications

* Any…