Job Title:

Cloud & Application Platform Engineer Location:

Hybrid Duration:

10

Months Bill Rate:

$87/hr

Job Type:

W2

Contract Client:

To Be Discussed Later Work Authorization:

USC GC H1B OPT-EAD

We are seeking a Cloud & Application Platform Engineer with strong expertise in cloud migration, application support, infrastructure services, and automation. This role requires hands-on experience in modernizing enterprise applications and supporting mission-critical workloads in a cloud-native environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Cloud Migration & Modernization Lead onboarding, migration, and operationalization of applications to Data Private Cloud (DPC/NGDC). Align infrastructure components including OpenShift (OCP), S3, and NAS. Apply strong cloud architecture knowledge to ensure scalable and secure deployments. Application Support & Containerization Support and maintain Java and .NET applications across environments. Deploy and manage workloads on OpenShift, including containerization, build packs, JVM tuning, and resource (pod/memory) optimization. Security & Certificate Management Manage certificates using Venafi and support SSH/authentication protocols. Troubleshoot certificate and access-related issues. Infrastructure & Platform Services Configure and manage core platform services, including: API Gateway (Apigee) for secure and scalable API enablement File transfer solutions (NDM/SFTP), including node configuration and service account setup S3 storage tenants and access control models Load balancing (AVI/VIPs) to support high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery Change Management (ServiceNow) Execute and govern ServiceNow Change Management (CHG) processes Monitor, review, and validate deployment procedures for production readiness Provide guidance and support to development teams for release and deployment activities User Access Management Conduct entitlement reviews to ensure appropriate access controls Manage service accounts and credential lifecycle, including secure password management

Requirements:

Strong expertise in cloud platforms and container technologies (OpenShift preferred). Hands-on experience with Java/.NET application ecosystems. Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure, monitoring, and security frameworks. High level of technical depth in cloud and platform engineering. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work across cross-functional teams and drive end-to-end delivery. Expectation is for individual to multitask and work on a wide array of Appln Mgmt Functions. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.