Cloud & Platform Engineer

About T-Mobile

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Role Overview

This pivotal role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable, and highly reliable technology solutions across cloud platforms, networking, and cybersecurity domains. You will leverage your advanced expertise in system architecture, cloud engineering (Azure, AWS), and DevSecOps practices to optimize performance, availability, and security of enterprise systems. Your responsibilities include managing identity and access controls, overseeing certificate lifecycles, maintaining patch management processes using SCCM, and automating tasks through scripting. Additionally, you will oversee Microsoft 365 (M365) services to ensure seamless collaboration, compliance, and security across productivity platforms. Your success will be measured by improvements in security posture, operational efficiency, and enhanced service reliability, significantly impacting organizational performance and customer experience.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office attendance at least 2 days a week.

Citizenship Requirement

T-Mobile mandates U.S. citizenship for certain roles, including this one. Candidates hired for this role must provide documentation verifying U.S. citizenship within the first 7 days of their employment; failure to do so will lead to termination.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement system designs to boost software delivery speed and operational efficiency.
• Lead architecture for cross-domain programs ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Deliver solutions that enhance service availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Design and deploy solutions on Azure and AWS.
• Build and operate cloud-native platforms (Kubernetes, service mesh, ingress, policy engines).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated deployments.

Identity & Access Management

• Administer Active Directory and integrate with cloud identity solutions.
• Configure 802.1X authentication for secure network access.
• Manage the digital certificates lifecycle (issuance, renewal, revocation).

Networking & Security

• Manage DNS, TCP/IP networks, and network segmentation.
• Implement firewalls, VPNs, and adhere to Zero Trust principles.
• Apply cybersecurity frameworks and monitor vulnerabilities.

Operating Systems & Patch Management

• Maintain and secure Windows and Linux servers.
• Utilize SCCM for patch management and compliance reporting.
• Perform OS hardening and lifecycle management.

Microsoft 365 Administration

• Manage M365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Ensure compliance, security, and availability of collaboration platforms.
• Implement policies for data governance and identity integration with M365.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate tasks.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud enablement.

Monitoring & Incident Management

• Use APM tools (AppDynamics) and observability platforms (Splunk) for troubleshooting.
• Participate in incident/problem management and disaster recovery planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to design secure, scalable, and highly available systems across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Integration skills.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks.
• Leadership in architecture design.
• Capability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions.
• Expertise in performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in Cloud Computing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, platform engineering, or site reliability engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Expertise in Active Directory, DNS, 802.1X, and certificate lifecycle management.
• Strong background in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP networking and network security principles.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 (M365) services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams).
• Experience in automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Bash preferred.
• Experience in a cloud environment (public/private).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred.
• Experience in incident and problem management, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery planning preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship).
• At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

T-Mobile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make hiring decisions without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.