Senior Cloud Engineer

Motivus; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development programs

Opportunity to expand skills

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Motivus is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer II – Infrastructure Modernization Lead in Pampanga, Philippines. This role will focus on spearheading cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization initiatives, employing strong Azure and Microsoft 365 capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, with expertise in datacenter migrations, governance, and technical leadership. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and development in a leading technology firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise systems engineering experience focused on cloud transformation.
• Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud transformations.
• Design, implement, and optimize hybrid cloud architectures.
• Develop architecture blueprints and technical documentation.

Skills

Cloud transformation

Infrastructure modernization

Leadership

Technical documentation

Active Directory

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

Veeam

Job description

At Motivus, we believe in unlocking human potential through innovative, cutting-edge solutions. With over 1,600 team members across 5 countries, we provide a full spectrum of software and digital services. Our teams are dedicated to driving sustainability, pushing the boundaries of technology, and building the next generation of world-class digital solutions that empower our clients and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside forward-thinking professionals committed to creating groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of the industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Engineer II – Infrastructure Modernization Lead to join our growing team. This role is focused on leading infrastructure modernization and cloud migration initiatives, combining deep on-premises expertise with advanced Azure and Microsoft 365 capabilities within enterprise-scale environments.

As a technical leader, you will spearhead datacenter transformation programs, cloud adoption strategies, hybrid architecture implementations, and infrastructure modernization efforts. You will play a critical role in shaping enterprise infrastructure roadmaps while collaborating with IT leadership, vendors, application teams, and stakeholders to drive scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including datacenter migrations, cloud transformation programs, workload migrations, and hardware refresh cycles.
• Design, implement, and optimize hybrid cloud architectures leveraging Azure IaaS, PaaS, and on-premises infrastructure environments.
• Own identity and access governance across Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Design and implement Conditional Access policies, RBAC models, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and security governance frameworks.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives utilizing Azure Site Recovery, Veeam, and enterprise-grade backup solutions.
• Drive infrastructure standardization, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents and enterprise change initiatives.
• Develop architecture blueprints, migration strategies, infrastructure standards, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors, infrastructure teams, application teams, and leadership stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and infrastructure roadmaps while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cloud adoption, security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise systems engineering experience with a strong focus on cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization.
• Strong experience administering and governing Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, governance, and security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere and/or Hyper‑V virtualization platforms.
• Experience managing enterprise storage solutions and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience leading datacenter migration programs from planning through execution and post‑migration stabilization.
• Strong expertise with Veeam and enterprise backup and disaster recovery platforms.
• Excellent technical documentation skills, including architecture diagrams, migration plans, runbooks, and operational standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating technical initiatives across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing Azure Landing Zones and large‑scale Azure migration programs.
• Hands‑on experience with PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Zero Trust security frameworks.
• Familiarity with Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and observability platforms.
• Experience working with ServiceNow or enterprise ITSM platforms.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent Microsoft certifications.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing operational excellence with long‑term modernization goals.
• Excellent communicator with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced transformation environments.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and cloud technologies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305) preferred.
• Additional infrastructure, cloud, or virtualization certifications are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Grow Your Career: At Motivus, you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and take on leadership roles in diverse projects.
• Work on Emerging Tech: Be at the forefront of innovation by working with cutting‑edge technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with talented teams that value your ideas and contributions.
• Learning and Development: We offer a range of L&D programs to help you advance your career.
• Client‑Centric Approach: Contribute to solutions that create lasting value for global Fortune 500 clients.