Cyber Sphere LLC - Platform Engineer - Cloud & Infrastructure

Positioning Statement : This role is intended to bridge traditional systems engineering and modern platform practicesensuring the stability of existing enterprise technologies while progressively modernizing them into scalable, automated, and service-oriented platforms.General Summary : The Platform Engineer is responsible for the engineering, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure platforms across hybrid and cloud environments.Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Platform Engineering & Modernization : - Engineer and evolve enterprise infrastructure platforms spanning on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.- Modernize traditional infrastructure (e.g., AD, Windows Server, virtualization) into more automated, scalable, and service-based models.- Drive standardization of infrastructure services to improve reliability, supportability, and consistency across sites.- Contribute to long-term platform architecture aligned with business and cybersecurity strategy.- Partner with the IT Infrastructure Architect Manager to translate architectural standards and future-state designs into implemented solutions.- Lead infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives across enterprise platforms.Microsoft Ecosystem Engineering : - Design, implement, and support core Microsoft infrastructure services including Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server platforms.- Engineer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online / Hybrid, Entra ID (Azure AD), and identity infrastructure.Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms : - Engineer and support Azure-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, governance, and access control.- Contribute to cloud transformation and workload migration initiatives.Nutanix & Virtualization Platforms : - Design, deploy, and support Nutanix infrastructure, including Nutanix AHV virtualization and HCI hardware platforms.- Engineer and support Nutanix Database Service (NDB) for database lifecycle management and automation.Automation & Operational Efficiency : - Implement targeted automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to improve platform operations.- Introduce infrastructure-as-code and automation practices where appropriate.Required Qualifications : - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering roles.- Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft 365, Nutanix, and Azure infrastructure services.- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.- Strong written and verbal communication skills.Desired Qualifications : - Experience with Nutanix Database Service (NDB), infrastructure automation (PowerShell, Python), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep).- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).- Experience participating in infrastructure modernization or cloud transformation initiatives. (ref:hirist.tech)