Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a remote, full-time Senior Cloud Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and scalability of our U.S. client's infrastructure. This role requires an experienced engineer who is comfortable managing legacy enterprise technologies while supporting the adoption of modern cloud platforms and practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, Red Hat Linux, VMware, backup and replication platforms, networking, and storage. You should be able to work independently, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and help ensure business continuity across on-premises and cloud environments.

Our client is a financial technology company with more than 30 years of experience developing software for credit unions—member-owned, financial institutions that provide banking services. Its platform brings together core banking operations, digital banking, lending, accounting, and reporting, helping customers operate efficiently and deliver a better experience for their members. With nearly 300 customers across the United States, U.S. territories, and the Caribbean, our client is the preeminent technology provider for credit union industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and support infrastructure across on-premise, virtualized, and cloud environments
• Manage Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, including configuration, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Maintain and optimize VMware environments to support availability, performance, and efficient resource utilization
• Configure and manage backup, recovery, and replication solutions using Veeam and Zerto
• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery procedures that support business continuity requirements
• Configure and troubleshoot VPN connectivity, SD-WAN technologies, and related network infrastructure
• Manage storage systems, including provisioning, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Support infrastructure hosting legacy applications, including applications built on Microsoft .NET
• Monitor system health, investigate incidents, and resolve complex issues across servers, networks, storage, and cloud services
• Automate routine administration and deployment tasks using scripting and infrastructure management tools
• Collaborate with application and IT teams on infrastructure improvements, migrations, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain clear documentation of infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and recovery plans

Required Experience

• Excellent English communication skills
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a similar role
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Strong experience managing VMware virtualization environments
• Hands-on experience with Veeam backup and recovery, Zerto replication and disaster recovery, or similar technologies
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting VPN and SD-WAN technologies
• Experience managing enterprise storage and its integration with server and virtualization environments
• Professional experience with at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Ability to support legacy infrastructure while contributing to cloud migration and modernization efforts
• Experience automating infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to take ownership of complex technical issues
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Proven delivery experience in a vibrant, dynamic environment
• A collaborative approach, a can-do attitude, and a relentless pursuit to attain goals and solve problems
• Trustworthy, team-oriented, and transparent

Preferred Experience

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Veeam, Zerto, networking, storage, or cloud infrastructure
• Experience implementing infrastructure security controls, including access management, system hardening, network segmentation, and vulnerability remediation
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools

Additional Information

• Know that your ideas are heard and matter — think big!
• Own your job and be recognized for your contributions
• Work with smart, creative people
• Making mistakes is human. Let's learn from them and be transparent!
• Be recognized as an individual — no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you!
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 1 floating day, 3 sick days, and designated national holidays
• Start: ASAP

About Us

Velozient is a nearshore, outsourcing compan