Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer-W2 Only

Role/Title: Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer Position Contract to hire Location: Hybrid 4 days onsite in Irving, TX or Boca Raton, FL, Rochester NY or Knoxville, TN Conversion salaries: $130K $140K Start date: ASAP! Interview Process • 3 rounds Project Scope- Project Ace • ADT is transitioning off Infosys, lifting and shifting approximately 4,000 servers • Migration from Azure to GCP • On-site 4x/week, see locations below. • Irving is the preference, but open to the other locations as well. Role Requirements & Ideal Profile • 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 • 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 • 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