Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer in Boca Raton, FL. Summary: In this role, you are responsible for designing, building, and supporting enterprise compute platforms across hybrid environments, including on-premises data centers and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role focuses on Google Compute Engine (GCE), virtualization technologies, and Unix/Linux environments, with an emphasis on automation, scalability, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring the ability to translate architecture into production-ready solutions while driving standardization and modernization across infrastructure platforms. Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support compute platforms across hybrid environments (on-prem and GCP)
• Engineer and manage virtualization solutions including GCE, VMware (vSphere/vCenter), and IBM Power Systems (PowerVM)
• Lead infrastructure migrations (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud) using tools such as VMware HCX and native cloud frameworks
• Translate architectural designs into scalable, production-ready infrastructure solutions
• Build and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE); Support AIX environments as needed
• Manage system performance, scalability, availability, and security across hybrid environments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Drive automation for provisioning, configuration management, patching, and operational workflows
• Perform OS lifecycle management including patching, tuning, and security hardening
• Support IBM Power Systems infrastructure and AIX-based workloads
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term improvements for stability
• Collaborate with DevOps, application, and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and configuration standards
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certifications: Cloud certifications (GCP, AWS, or Azure) preferred; Linux/Unix certifications (e.g., Red Hat) preferred; Additional technical certifications are a plus
• 5-8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, or platform operations
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments
• Experience with automation, scripting, and DevOps practices
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), particularly Google Compute Engine (GCE)
• Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter; HCX preferred)
• Experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Deep understanding of virtualization technologies (cloud-native and traditional)
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE)
• Solid understanding of compute, storage, and networking across x86 and enterprise platforms
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills

• Experience with IBM Power Systems (PowerVM) and AIX administration
• Experience with large-scale cloud migration initiatives
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains
• Knowledge of FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization