Platform Engineer II – Hybrid Cloud Engineer

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Tier 2 Hybrid Cloud Engineer to support and maintain our hybrid cloud environment spanning Microsoft Azure and on-premises VMware infrastructure. This role serves as the escalation point for Tier 1 support, handling complex incidents, performing root cause analysis, and driving operational improvements across the environment.

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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