Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineer

Daten

Germantown (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a hands-on technical leader for Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering in Germantown, Maryland. This role involves designing and securing hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures while driving modernization initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading cloud migrations, managing database architectures, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates should have expertise in Infrastructure as Code, automation tools, and a strong background in network security and virtualization. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Experience in designing and operating hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.
Proficiency in automation frameworks including Ansible and Terraform.
Strong understanding of network security architecture and principles.

Responsibilities

Lead operational management of Google Cloud VMware Engine.
Design secure hybrid connectivity models and ensure high availability.
Oversee lifecycle management of GCVE infrastructure and optimize performance.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud & Virtualization

Ansible

Terraform

Database Migration

Network Security

Kubernetes

Traffic Engineering

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Oracle

VMware

NSX

Iptables

Job description

Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for designing, automating, securing, and operating hybrid and multi‑cloud infrastructure across on‑premises and Google Cloud platforms.

This role combines deep technical execution with strategic leadership, driving cloud modernization initiatives, infrastructure automation, database migrations, network/security architecture, and mentoring of next generation engineers.

A person in this role, actively architects and implements enterprise grade solutions across VMware, GCVE, Kubernetes, Network Security (GCP & Palo Alto), Database platforms, Cisco/Dell switches, EMC/Pure Storage, Brocade SAN switches while guiding teams in best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, and reliability engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operational management of:
Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE)
On prem VMware & NSX environments
Drive pre production to GCP Oracle and BRM migrations for all programs
Design secure hybrid connectivity models (VPN, firewall, load balancing)
Ensure high availability, scalability, backup and disaster recovery readiness

Required Skills & Experience

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Architect and maintain enterprise grade automation using:

Ansible & Terraform
VM provisioning, Network placement, SSH key configuration, root password setup,
Oracle Data Guard & Cascaded Data Guard configuration
Database failover orchestration, Upgrade and enhance IaC modules to support new cloud features

Database & Oracle Migration Engineering

Lead Oracle database migrations from on prem to GCVE/GCP

Design and automate:

Data Guard setup
Cascaded Data Guard
Implement GCP Datastream integrations
Optimize performance and resiliency for mission critical databases
IaC upgrades to support features
Blue/Green traffic switching
Ensure secure, scalable Kubernetes environments
Integrate load balancing, firewall, and security controls

Load Balancing & Traffic Engineering

Configure and manage:

maintain VM with Iptables move for F5 replacement for Internet to GCP to GCVE based transactions
Implement production grade traffic routing strategies
Ensure performance optimization and high availability

Security & Network Architecture

Manage and architect:

GCP FQDN Firewall (design, IaC, and production rollout)
NSX security configurations, Design secure VPN connectivity (e.g., Chase Billing VPN setup via IaC), Implement Zero Trust and least privilege principles
Oversee firewall rule governance and compliance

API & Platform Services