Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

Devopsroles; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and global benefits

Learning and career growth

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to design, optimize, and automate the cloud infrastructure supporting our global platforms. You will work across AWS and Azure, drive automation, and partner with product teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

You’ll own infrastructure design, automation of provisioning and hardening, and ongoing improvements for availability and compliance. This role requires strong scripting, IaC, and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Design and operations experience in both AWS and Azure environments.
• 5-7 years of systems administration, design, engineering or commensurate IT technical experience.
• Experience with enterprise repositories, namely GitHub Enterprise, and deployment management and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness).
• Experience with multiple scripting languages and strong IaC, including Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell and Python.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server with scripted/automated administration.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS and Group Policy (automation, setup, implementation, optimization).
• Understanding of VMware ESXi, vCenter, VDIs and virtual environments.
• Experience with automation orchestration across all lifecycle environments.
• Understanding of configuration management and software deployment principles.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and carry-out cloud infrastructure designs in AWS/Azure to meet strategy and standards.
• Support automated provisioning, hardening, and firewall policies; leverage PaaS offerings.
• Own engineering efforts for multiple projects with business and application teams.
• Maintain installation and configuration procedures and automate them.
• Provide cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Establish and enforce technical policies and procedures; keep teams updated.

Skills

AWS

Azure

5-7 years experience

Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Automation orchestration

Configuration management

Networking principles

Troubleshooting

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Enterprise

Jenkins

Harness

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to join our ever evolving IT Infrastructure team and help shape the future of global commerce.

The primary responsibility of this role is to design, optimize, support and further automate the cloud infrastructure supporting our business platforms, and to continuously improve the platforms to meet the evolving needs of Global Payments.

What you’ll own:

• Formulate and carry-out businessimpactingcloudinfrastructure-related designs, primarily in AWS and Azure,to meet the strategic direction and standards of the company and thecloudteam, including ancillary services andon-premisesservices and hybrid solutions.

• Support automated methodologies forbuildactivities, suchas forresourceprovisioning, hardening,leveragingPaaS offerings, load balancerrulesandfirewallpolicies.

• Partakein ownershipofengineering efforts,includingnewsolutionsdesign and optimization, for multiple engineering projects, concurrently, working closely with the business owners, productteamsand applications teams.

• Maintain installation and configuration procedures, and drive automation around these areas

• Providecross-trainingand mentoringwith other members of the team. Develop shared knowledge of leveraged tools on the team,eliminatingsingle points of knowledge and dependencies.

• Work with management and technical peers toestablishand support technical policies and procedures.Continuously provide procedures to operational teams and work with these teams to ensure details are up-to-date,accurateand understood

• Drive compliance and security efforts related to systems managed by the team

• Support and continuously improve upon methods to improve stability and availability of infrastructure services

• Work with the Project Managers and Infrastructure Coordinators on project progress,issuesand solutions

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Scienceor similar field, or equivalent work experience.

• Design and operations experience in both AWS and Azure environments.

• 5-7years of systems administration, design, engineeringorcommensurateIT technical experience.

• Experience with enterprise repositories, namely GitHub Enterprise, as well as deployment management and CI/CD pipelines, namely through Jenkins and Harness.

• Experience with multiple active scripting languagesand strongIaC, including and especiallyTerraform, Ansible,PowerShelland Python.

• Strong knowledgeofmultipleflavors of Linuxand Windows Server, along with the experience in administering these systems through scripted/automatedprocesses.

• Strong knowledgewithinfrastructure services and systems, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS,DFSand Group Policy (automation, setup, implementation, optimization, etc.)

• Understanding ofthe workings and operation of virtual environments, including VMwareESXi, vCenter,vCAC, VDIs,etc.)

• Working knowledge of implementing automation orchestration across all life cycle environments

• Understanding of configuration management and software deployment principles (experience with one or more configuration management and/or software deployment systems preferred)

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience with network principles and architecture

• Experience with enterprise monitoring solutions

• Experience with storage technologies and principles and SANs (e.g.Pure,Netapp, EMC)

• Excellent communication skills area must, such asto leaddesign discussions, planningsessionsand triage.

• A track recordand understanding of what it means for full ownership of task,projectand responsibilities

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Analytical andproblem-solvingskills; ability todemonstratea proven troubleshootingmethodology

• Willing to work off-hours, including as part of an on-call schedule and during project release windows

• Willingness to provide innovative ideas and solutions, even when they may initially seem unpopular

• Possess anddemonstrategood organization skills,taskand time management skills, while understanding the importance ofgood work/life balance

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

Our perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution

Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business

Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise

A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter

Time to give back through community and charity initiatives

A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing

Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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