Cloud Platform Engineer
US$154,500 – US$200,500 / yr base salary
Posted 26 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) - Hybrid in Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$154,500 – US$200,500 / yr |
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Req ID: 382970
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) - Hybrid in Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Please Note: This hybrid role requires onsite client support 2-3 days weekly in either Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be located within commuting distance of one of these offices. Applications from candidates outside these areas may not be considered.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain our next-generation private cloud infrastructure based on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. As a key technical driver within one of the top financial institutions in the United States, you will ensure our virtualized services deliver maximum availability, exceptional performance, and unyielding security.
You will be responsible for transitioning traditional virtualization workloads into a highly automated, API-driven private cloud platform. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in the VMware ecosystem, robust system administration fundamentals, strong infrastructure automation skills, and a rigorous approach to meeting strict financial regulatory standards.
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Platform Design & Architecture: Architect, deploy, and manage private cloud environments utilizing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9, ensuring optimal resource allocation and scalability.
- Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration: Design and implement automated workflows for VM lifecycle management, day-two operations, and event-driven triggers. Develop API services to integrate virtualization platforms with internal catalogs and deployment pipelines.
- Systems & Network Management: Oversee the foundational OS and network layer supporting the virtualized environment, ensuring seamless integration of core IP services and reliable guest OS performance.
- High Availability & Optimization: Monitor enterprise infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime for mission-critical internal banking applications. Proactively tune CPU, memory, and storage configurations for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Security & Regulatory Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security policies, micro-segmentation, and role-based access controls (RBAC) to adhere to US banking regulations and internal audit standards.