Platform Engineer II – Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated infrastructure issues across Azure and VMware environments, including compute, storage, networking, and identity.
• Administer and maintain Azure IaaS/PaaS resources (VMs, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Storage Accounts, App Services).
• Manage VMware vSphere environments including ESXi hosts, vCenter, vSAN, and distributed switches.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DNS infrastructure (Azure DNS, on-premises DNS, conditional forwarding, split-brain DNS, hybrid resolution).
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and runbooks for automation, reporting, and operational tasks.
• Support hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, site-to-site VPN, Azure Arc) and ensure reliable communication between on-premises and cloud workloads.
• Participate in change management, patching, and maintenance windows.
• Monitor environment health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or equivalent tools and respond to alerts.
• Document procedures, architecture decisions, and troubleshooting runbooks.
• Collaborate with Tier 3 engineering and architecture teams on projects and escalations.
• What are we looking for?
• We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, networking, identity, storage).
• Strong working knowledge of VMware vSphere (6.x/7.x/8.x), vCenter, and related technologies.
• Solid understanding of DNS concepts and administration (A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/SRV records, forward/reverse lookup zones, conditional forwarders, private DNS zones).
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and systems administration.
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Ability to work in a ticket-driven environment and manage competing priorities.
• Must know Service Now, Jira, Dynatrace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-700, or AZ-140).
• VMware certifications (VCP-DCV).
• Experience with Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, or hybrid identity (Entra Connect).
• Familiarity with IaC tools (Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates).
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Site Recovery, Veeam, Zerto).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Work Environment
• On-call rotation for after-hours escalations.
• May require occasional off-hours maintenance work.
• Hybrid or on-site depending on organizational requirements.
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