Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Sr. Cloud and Systems Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and operate complex hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments.
This role requires strong hands-on expertise across
AWS, infrastructure, networking, servers, storage, applications, databases, and datacenter technologies, with the ability to understand and manage the full technology stack. The successful candidate will help ensure infrastructure environments are
secure, scalable, highly available, automated, and cost-efficient.
In addition to technical engineering responsibilities, this role will play a key part in
driving complex infrastructure projects, coordinating across multiple stakeholders, analyzing operational and financial data, and communicating technical strategy and performance to leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & Infrastructure Engineering- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on-premises datacenter environments.
- Provide hands-on engineering expertise across compute, storage, networking, operating systems, databases, applications, and cloud services.
- Evaluate infrastructure designs and recommend solutions that improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across multiple layers of the technology stack.
Automation & Optimization- Identify opportunities to automate infrastructure deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operational processes.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
- Use scripting and automation to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and accelerate service delivery.
- Continuously evaluate infrastructure performance, utilization, and cost to identify opportunities for optimization.
Project Leadership & Execution- Lead and drive the execution of complex infrastructure and cloud projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate technical activities across engineering, operations, security, application, and other stakeholder teams.
- Establish project milestones, track progress, identify risks and dependencies, and drive issues through resolution.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Data, Reporting & Financial Analysis- Analyze and reconcile infrastructure cost, inventory, utilization, performance, risk, and operational metrics.
- Leverage advanced Excel and data analysis skills to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and present dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to technical and executive audiences.
- Use data-driven insights to support infrastructure planning, prioritization, and decision-making.
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration- Partner closely with developers, security teams, operations, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver effective infrastructure solutions.
- Develop and deliver clear presentations covering technical strategy, project status, risks, performance, and recommendations.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure architecture, configurations, processes, standards, and operational procedures.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers and team members.
- Research emerging technologies and recommend tools, platforms, and best practices that improve infrastructure capabilities.
- Promote standardization, operational excellence, security, and continuous improvement across the environment.
Required Qualifications- 6+ years of hands-on AWS experience, including designing, implementing, and supporting production cloud environments.
- 5+ years of network engineering and administration experience, including enterprise networking concepts and troubleshooting.
- 5+ years of Windows and Linux systems administration experience.
- Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and datacenter architecture, including servers, networking, storage, databases, applications, and cloud services.
- 5+ years of experience administering and supporting web server technologies, such as IIS, Tomcat, WebSphere, or similar platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
- Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
- Experience with enterprise infrastructure, monitoring, security, reporting, and IT service management tools, such as Rapid7, CrowdStrike, Ivanti, Elasticsearch, Splunk, Dynatrace, Power BI, Jira, and ServiceNow.
- Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex technical projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to analyze technical, operational, financial, and performance data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, recommendations, and project status across varied audiences and communication channels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated focus on continuous improvement.
- Experience providing technical leadership to engineering teams, both directly and through cross-functional project leadership.
- Ability to independently learn and quickly adopt new technologies, products, platforms, and deployment models.
Preferred Qualifications- Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
- Relevant AWS and Microsoft certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps Administrator, or Microsoft Azure certifications.
- Experience working in enterprise-scale or highly regulated environments.
- Experience with cloud cost management, FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.
- Experience implementing and operating highly available and resilient cloud architectures.
- Knowledge of security, compliance, vulnerability management, and cloud governance best practices.
- Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments.
What Success Looks LikeIn this role, success means delivering
secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions while improving automation and
Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $73,400 - $136,300.
Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
