Cloud Engineer - Remote

Cloud Engineer - Remote Location: Remote Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Cloud Engineer We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, VMware virtualization, Linux and Windows server administration, database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, foundational networking, ERP infrastructure migrations, and complex migrations between data centers. The ideal candidate is a versatile infrastructure professional who can troubleshoot across multiple technology stacks, improve reliability and security, and lead infrastructure modernization initiatives supporting critical business systems. Location: This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, administer, and maintain infrastructure solutions across Azure and on-premises environments. Manage and support VMware virtualization platforms, including host, storage, and virtual machine lifecycle administration. Administer, patch, harden, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers in production and non-production environments. Support database infrastructure for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, including installation coordination, performance monitoring, backup validation, and issue resolution in partnership with database teams. Monitor system health, capacity, availability, and performance, and proactively resolve incidents and root causes. Assist with network-related tasks such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLAN coordination, firewall rule requests, load balancer coordination, and connectivity troubleshooting. Plan and complete ERP infrastructure migrations, including environment builds, dependency mapping, cutover support, validation, and post-migration stabilization. Plan and implement infrastructure migrations, including server, application, and platform moves from one data center to another with minimal downtime and strong change control. Develop and maintain user documentation for system configurations, migration runbooks, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery processes. Collaborate with application owners, ERP teams, security teams, network engineers, vendors, and project managers to deliver stable and scalable solutions. Some travel may be required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in cloud/systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a similar IT operations role. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity integration, and monitoring. Strong experience with VMware vSphere or related virtualization technologies. Proven administration experience with both Linux and Windows Server operating systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environments. Foundational understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and firewall coordination. Experience demonstrating support for ERP infrastructure environments and ERP-related infrastructure migration initiatives. Demonstrated experience planning or supporting data center migrations, infrastructure relocation, or workload migrations. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and multi-functional collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with automation or scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability design principles. Experience with infrastructure monitoring, patch management, and security hardening. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, Linux, or Microsoft Windows Server certifications. Core Technologies: Azure, VMware vSphere, Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, ERP infrastructure platforms, storage systems, backup and recovery, monitoring tools, and data center migration methodologies. At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! - Pay Range: - Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. - $5,444.76 - $9,537.00 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information