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 (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
Unix, Cloud, google cloud platform, gce, vmware, vsphere, vcenter, powervm, linux, virtualization, aix, ibm power systems software, finops, rhel, Aws, Azure, Devops, Automation, Engineering
Top Skills Details
Unix,Cloud,google cloud platform,gce,vmware,vsphere,vcenter,powervm,linux,virtualization,aix,ibm power systems software,finops,rhel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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 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
Experience Level
Expert Lev
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $68.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
