Hybrid Cloud Engineer
Job Number: 26-00958
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a
Hybrid Cloud Engineer for our client in
Washington, DC.
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:
- A Hybrid Cloud Engineer to join its Information Technology team in the Washington, D.C. office.
- Reporting to the Senior Manager of Enterprise Systems Infrastructure, this role partners with IT engineering teams to design, implement, and evolve the firm's hybrid cloud environment.
- The Hybrid Cloud Engineer will play a key role in modernizing infrastructure across on-premises systems, global data center colocation sites, and Microsoft Azure platforms.
- This includes compute, storage, virtualization, and cloud services, with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- The role also works closely with network engineering, security, and compliance teams to ensure solutions meet firm standards, including ISO 27001 requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement hybrid cloud infrastructure across compute, storage, and global data center environments.
- Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements for scalability, performance, and security.
- Develop and enhance policies and procedures to ensure high availability across all offices.
- Lead integration of cloud services into existing and future infrastructure architectures.
- Ensure stability and reliability by applying best practices and lessons learned post-implementation.
- Maintain compliance with IT policies, including change management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Partner with Information Security and Compliance teams to meet ISO 27001 and other audit requirements.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and applications teams to define and execute a global technology roadmap.
- Coordinate across teams to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain accurate system documentation, including architecture, procedures, and configurations.
- Oversee implementation of new infrastructure services and enhancements to existing environments.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and engage with vendors to support and evolve the firm's infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience implementing enterprise IT infrastructure (compute, storage, data centers).
- Experience supporting large, global, multi-office environments across multiple time zones.
- Demonstrated expertise in hybrid cloud environments, including systems, networking, security, and software engineering.
- Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment is a plus.
- Technical Expertise
- Azure Hybrid Cloud: Hands-on experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS), Azure Arc, Landing Zones, Azure Policy, and Azure Monitor.
- Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Experience with Bicep and/or Terraform, Ansible plus scripting with PowerShell or similar tools.
- Virtualization & Core Infrastructure: Deep expertise in VMware (vSphere, ESXi, NSX, vCenter, SRM) and enterprise compute, storage, networking, and Active Directory.
- Linux Systems Engineering: Strong experience administering enterprise Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE), including performance tuning, security, and automation.
- Cloud Operations & Reliability: Experience designing highly available systems using Azure-native tools for monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.
- Security & Identity: Knowledge of IAM, Azure AD/Entra ID, RBAC, and secure hybrid connectivity.
- Operational Intelligence: Ability to leverage monitoring and telemetry for troubleshooting and optimization; exposure to AI-assisted operational tooling is a plus.
- Data Protection & Storage: Experience with platforms such as Pure Storage, Nasuni, Veeam, or similar solutions.
- Networking: Working knowledge of HPE, Brocade, and enterprise networking concepts.
- Core Competencies
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving across complex infrastructure environments.
- Strong analytical thinking and process improvement mindset.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and complex technical challenges.
- Effective collaboration across engineering, security, compliance, and business teams.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Salary: $130000.00 - $140000.00/Year
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
If interested, you may contact:
Jeanine Hastings
jeanine.hastings@eclaro.com
646-755-9303
Jeanine Hastings | LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
