Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer - Windows

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Enterprise Cloud Platforms Engineer - Windows in Boca Raton, FL to design, engineer, and support enterprise Windows-based compute platforms across a hybrid infrastructure environment, including on-premises data centers and cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and support Windows-based compute platforms in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
• Engineer and manage Windows Server infrastructure, including domain services and enterprise application hosting
• Lead infrastructure builds, upgrades, and migrations across environments
• Architect and support Active Directory environments, including domain services, trust relationships, and Group Policy
• Manage core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and load balancing
• Design and troubleshoot DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and name resolution services
• Engineer and support load balancing solutions for traffic distribution, high availability, and failover
• Translate architectural designs into deployable, scalable infrastructure solutions
• Manage virtualization platforms, including VMware (vSphere/vCenter) and cloud-based compute services
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and PowerShell
• Drive automation for provisioning, patching, and configuration management
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term solutions for platform incidents
• Ensure compliance with security standards, patching policies, and configuration baselines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application, networking, and security teams
• Mentor junior team members and promote engineering best practices
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Microsoft Windows certifications; Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP); Other relevant technical certifications
• 5-8+ years of experience in Windows infrastructure engineering or system administration
• Experience with enterprise Windows environments and infrastructure services
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware preferred)
• Strong experience with Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure services and load balancing solutions
• Hands-on experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter)
• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments (on-premises + cloud)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform or similar)
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell preferred)
• Solid understanding of compute, storage, networking, and system integration concepts
• Strong troubleshooting skills across complex, multi-domain environments
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Compute Engine (GCE)
• Experience with enterprise load balancing tools (e.g., F5, AVI, or cloud-native solutions)
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or migration initiatives
• Exposure to capacity planning, cost optimization, or FinOps practices