IT Cloud Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise VMware environments (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) to support hybrid and cloud migration strategies.

• Evaluate current on-prem VMware workloads and formulate migration strategies to AWS, Azure, or GCP (e.g., VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCVE).

• Create and execute highly available, scalable, and secure hybrid cloud architectures utilizing VMware and native cloud services.

• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for both VMware and cloud-native settings.

• Oversee and enhance core VMware components including clusters, storage (vSAN), networking (NSX), and disaster recovery solutions.

• Support and improve IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS integrations as part of initiatives for cloud migration and modernization.

• Ensure smooth connectivity and workload mobility between on-prem VMware environments and cloud platforms.

• Lead comprehensive VMware workload migrations to the cloud, encompassing discovery, assessment, planning, execution, and post-migration optimization.

• Define migration patterns (rehost, refactor, re-platform) based on application dependencies and business needs.

• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to achieve successful migration outcomes.

• Diagnose complex hybrid environment issues across VMware and cloud platforms.

• Collaborate with cloud architects, infrastructure teams, security, and application teams to align migration strategies with business objectives.

• Develop and maintain thorough technical documentation, migration runbooks, and best practices.

• Contribute to architectural standards and reference designs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of practical cloud engineering experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) combined with a previous general IT/infrastructure background.

• 7+ years of comprehensive IT infrastructure or systems experience, covering server, network, and storage platforms.

• Strong expertise with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• In-depth knowledge of compute, storage, networking, and security services.

• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.

• Proven track record of migrating workloads from on-premises environments (e.g., VMware) to cloud platforms.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation / ARM / Bicep.

• Strong scripting and automation capabilities in Python, PowerShell, and Bash.

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.

• Experience in implementing cloud security guardrails, identity-first access controls, logging, encryption, and compliance measures.

• One or more active cloud certifications such as AWS Certified (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Azure Certified, or Google Cloud Professional Engineer are highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• A company dedicated to our inclusive values through Employee Resource Groups.

• Balanced work/life integration.

• Access to professional training resources.

• Opportunities for creative problem-solving and engagement with unique, complex projects.

• Volunteer opportunities through 'Optiv Chips In,' encouraging employees to volunteer and connect with their teams and communities.

• The necessary technology and ability to work productively from home or remotely (where applicable).