Cloud Systems Engineer

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YOUR MISSION The Engineer, Infrastructure – North America supports the day-to-day operation, stability, and continuous improvement of PUMA North America’s cloud and on-premises infrastructure platforms.

This position crosses Systems Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering responsibilities, blending hands-on operational support with advanced technical troubleshooting, platform ownership, and infrastructure modernization across multiple cloud environments focusing on Microsoft Azure, Windows Server environments, virtualization (VMWare) , networking, storage, and associated enterprise services.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective project coordination, excellent time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Success in this position depends on broad interdisciplinary technical knowledge spanning infrastructure, cloud services, operating systems, security, networking, databases, and enterprise applications, as well as the ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business and technical requirements.

The Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable infrastructure services, support strategic projects, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with corporate standards.

Design, implement, operate, and continuously improve cloud and hybrid infrastructure platforms with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring security, scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency. Provision, automate, and manage infrastructure using Terraform, GitHub, and GitHub Actions following Infrastructure as Code and DevOps best practices.

Support and optimize cloud & on-prem services including compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and cost management. Administer Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring availability, performance, compliance, patching, and lifecycle management.

Support virtualization, enterprise storage, and hybrid cloud environments, including performance optimization, backup, recovery, and infrastructure modernization. Monitor platform health, troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions.

Collaborate with global infrastructure teams, architects, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver cloud migrations, platform enhancements, and operational improvements. Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture standards, and support runbooks.

Participate in incident, change, problem, security, and compliance management processes and act as an escalation point for technical support teams. YOUR TALENT Strong experience designing, implementing, and operating Microsoft Azure enterprise environments, including governance, security, networking, monitoring, and hybrid cloud integration. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) administration and operations.

Hands-on experience with Terraform, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure as Code methodologies. Solid administration experience with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID. Experience supporting VMware or comparable virtualization platforms, including clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery. Experience with enterprise storage, backup, recovery, and data lifecycle management.

Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure, including backup, recovery, monitoring, and performance optimization. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud & on-prem, infrastructure, networking, storage, and virtualization technologies. Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting and automation tools.

Ability to optimize infrastructure reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently within a global infrastructure organization. Experience with Azure governance and landing zone concepts, including RBAC, Azure Policy, tagging, and cost management. Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Knowledge of Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, and cloud security best practices. Exposure to container platforms such as AKS, GKE, or other cloud-native technologies. Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-assisted operational tools. Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305) and/or Google Cloud certifications. Industry certifications demonstrating continuous professional development.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability.

We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.For additional information, please contact: [email protected]