Virtualization & Cloud Platform Engineer

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Virtualization and Cloud Platform Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize our on-premises and cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes Hyper-V, Azure Stack HCI, Windows Server, SQL Server, and SUSE Linux in a hybrid environment.

You will build automation with PowerShell and Bash, maintain monitoring using Azure Monitor, Nagios, or Zabbix, and manage SCCM deployments and patching. Strong collaboration across IT teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in virtualization and cloud platforms, specifically with Azure Local and Hyper-V.
• Strong proficiency in managing Windows Server Operating Systems and related services.
• Hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases and file share solutions.
• Demonstrable experience with SUSE Linux administration in hybrid environments.
• Expert-level scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation and management.
• Proven ability to deploy and manage monitoring tools and solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows SCCM for systems deployment, patching, and configuration management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain virtualized infrastructure leveraging Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local).
• Manage and optimize Windows Server OS environments, ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
• Administer SQL Server databases, including maintenance, backups, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure and maintain enterprise file-sharing services, ensuring secure and efficient data access.
• Manage and support SUSE Linux environments within mixed OS landscapes.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive infrastructure monitoring solutions, proactively addressing system performance issues.
• Administer Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including deployment, patch management, inventory, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT teams to architect scalable, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for infrastructure-related issues, escalating when necessary.

Skills

Virtualization

Azure Local

Hyper-V

Windows Server

SQL Server

SUSE Linux

PowerShell

Bash

Monitoring tools

SCCM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Azure Stack HCI

SCCM

Azure Monitor

Nagios

Zabbix

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Job Description

Job Details

Onsite Requirement: This position requires regular in-office work and is an onsite role based in San Jose, CA. Candidates must be able to work onsite in San Jose, CA.

About Altera

At Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry-leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely—empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Virtualization and Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong IT infrastructure background. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (at least 7+ years) managing and optimizing cloud and on-premises environments using Azure Local, Hyper-V, Windows Server OS, SQL databases, file share services, and SUSE Linux. Proficiency in scripting, monitoring solutions, and Windows SCCM administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain virtualized infrastructure leveraging Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local).
• Manage and optimize Windows Server OS environments, ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
• Administer SQL Server databases, including maintenance, backups, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure and maintain enterprise file-sharing services, ensuring secure and efficient data access.
• Manage and support SUSE Linux environments within mixed OS landscapes.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive infrastructure monitoring solutions, proactively addressing system performance issues.
• Administer Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including deployment, patch management, inventory, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT teams to architect scalable, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for infrastructure-related issues, escalating when necessary.

Salary Range

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$149,100 - $213,000 USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in virtualization and cloud platforms, specifically with Azure Local and Hyper-V.
• Strong proficiency in managing Windows Server Operating Systems and related services.
• Hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases and file share solutions.
• Demonstrable experience with SUSE Linux administration in hybrid environments.
• Expert-level scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation and management.
• Proven ability to deploy and manage monitoring tools and solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows SCCM for systems deployment, patching, and configuration management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure certifications, MCSE, Linux certifications).
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migrations.
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

San Jose, California, United States

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.