Job Description
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Up to $700 Per Day - Fully Remote (Central US hours)
Overview:
A Global Software Consultancy are currently building a team of Cloud Infrastructure Engineers for an exciting project. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, collaborate with leading enterprise clients, and contribute to transformative digital initiatives worldwide. They are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in VMware, Kubernetes, AWS, and Spectro Cloud (optional). This role will focus on designing, deploying, and managing scalable hybrid cloud environments, with an emphasis on modern container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and cloud migration strategies.
Candidates must have hands-on experience with VMware-to-KubeVirt migrations, understanding of Spectro Cloud VMO architecture (optional), and the ability to support both Linux and Windows-based systems within complex infrastructure environments.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across VMware and AWS platforms.
- Lead migrations from VMware to Spectro Cloud VMO with a strong focus on KubeVirt-based virtualization. VMO up-skilling & enablement can be done on the role.
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters using Spectro Cloud and other automation tools.
- Optimize infrastructure for performance, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Apply deep VMware expertise to design resilient infrastructure and guide migration strategies.
- Provide technical leadership in VMware to KubeVirt transition processes, including VMO planning and execution.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to align cloud infrastructure with operational and business goals.
- Develop and enforce Infrastructure-as-Code practices and CI/CD integrations using tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Ansible.
- Troubleshoot complex issues in hybrid and cloud-native environments, including in-depth debugging of KubeVirt and Spectro Cloud deployments.
Technical Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, including architecture, administration, and migrations.
- Proven knowledge of AWS core services and Kubernetes (EKS or upstream distributions).
- Experience with Spectro Cloud (optional), especially in VMware to KubeVirt migration scenarios.
- In-depth understanding of KubeVirt architecture, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with VMO (Virtual Machine Orchestrator) concepts, architecture, and operations.
- Strong working knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems in enterprise environments.
- Solid understanding of cloud networking, storage, security best practices, and infrastructure automation.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm, Ansible).
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- [Preferred: Certifications in AWS, VMware, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD).]
Details:
- Rate: Up to $700/day (depending on experience)
- Location: Fully remote (must be available to work in US Central Time Zone)
- Engagement Type: Contract
- Start Date: Immediate (within 1 week)
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Up to $700 Per Day - Fully Remote (Central US hours)