Senior Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer in Houston, TX.Key Responsibilities:* Design, implement, administer, and support highly available hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)* Engineer secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure supporting enterprise business applications* Administer Windows Server, Linux, VMware vSphere, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, networking, and enterprise storage* Manage enterprise storage platforms including VxRail, Vblock, Isilon/PowerScale, Data Domain, and Avamar* Support Palo Alto and SonicWall firewalls and enterprise network infrastructure* Lead the migration of enterprise workloads from on-premises infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform* Design cloud architectures supporting hybrid connectivity, security, resiliency, and operational support* Develop migration strategies, dependency mapping, cutover plans, rollback procedures, and post-migration validation* Optimize cloud infrastructure for availability, security, performance, and cost efficiency* Collaborate with application, database, networking, and cybersecurity teams during migration initiatives* Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform* Develop reusable Terraform modules and standardized deployment templates* Manage infrastructure source code using GitHub* Build and maintain GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployments* Implement GitOps practices and automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, patching, and operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages* Participate in enterprise infrastructure architecture, modernization, and technology roadmap planning* Design and maintain disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions meeting established business recovery objectivesRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience* 7+ years of enterprise infrastructure engineering or senior systems administration experience* Experience designing and supporting hybrid infrastructure integrating on-premises environments with Google Cloud Platform* Hands-on experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Load Balancing* Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform* Experience with GitHub source control and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines* Experience automating infrastructure using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages* Experience with Palo Alto and SonicWall firewalls* Experience supporting enterprise storage technologies including VxRail, Vblock, Isilon/PowerScale, Data Domain, Avamar and Rubrik* Experience designing and supporting backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions* Experience with infrastructure lifecycle management, cloud migrations, cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability remediation, and operational monitoring* Expert knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, VMware vSphere, Active Directory, enterprise networking, storage, and virtualization* Strong understanding of enterprise networking including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and firewall administration* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and project leadership skillsPreferred Qualifications:Certifications:* Google Professional Cloud Architect* Google Associate Cloud Engineer* HashiCorp Terraform Associate* VMware Certified Professional (VCP)* AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate* CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNAJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $65