Cloud Platform Engineer

ThinkOn is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Platform Engineer to support the deployment, management, and ongoing operations of secure, multi-tenant VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x environments with GPU integration and edge deployments. This platform supports government workloads at the Protected B classification level and includes platform services such as Database as a Service (DBaaS), secrets management, centralized logging, and monitoring. 

As a key member of the Secure Cloud Platforms team, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management of infrastructure and platform components across core and edge data centre sites, ensuring high availability, security, compliance, and operational excellence. This role requires a strong technical foundation in VMware technologies, Zero Trust principles, and infrastructure-as-code best practices. 

ThinkOn is a remote-first organization. At this time, we are welcoming candidates from Canada for this position. Please note that this listing is for a current vacancy at ThinkOn. We are looking for qualified candidates who are eager to contribute and grow with us. If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply soon, as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. 

It is a mandatory requirement for the position that the candidate must be eligible to obtain Canadian Secret Clearance. To meet this eligibility, the candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least 10 consecutive years and must have at least 10 years of verifiable background information. This is essential to ensure compliance with federal security standards and to support the sensitive nature of the projects involved. Candidates who do not meet this criteria will not be considered for the role. 

You Will: 

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware VCF 9.x environments including vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, SDDC Manager, and GPU-enabled clusters.
• Operate and manage platform-level services such as centralized logging (Splunk), monitoring (Zabbix), secrets management (HashiCorp Vault), and DBaaS.
• Ensure secure operation of the environment in accordance with Zero Trust principles and Protected B requirements.
• Manage network segmentation and enforce multi-tenant isolation across service delivery and platform layers.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and availability across core and edge sites.
• Perform patch management, software upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Support integration of subscriber identity management systems (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID) for federated access.
• Work collaboratively with security, compliance, and network teams to ensure alignment with organizational standards and regulatory obligations.
• Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for platform-level issues.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, systems administration, or VMware-focused engineering roles.
• Deep understanding of VMware VCF (vSphere, NSX-T,vSAN, SDDC Manager).
• Experience with GPU compute environments (e.g., NVIDIA A100, L40) in virtualized infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and its implementation in multi-tenant environments.
• Experience with infrastructure automation (Ansible,PowerCLI, Terraform).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience with platform observability (e.g., Splunk, Zabbix), secrets management (e.g.,HashiCorpVault), and SIEM/SOC workflows.
• Strong knowledge of RBAC, federated identity systems (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD), and secure access design.
• Ability to manage complex systems across distributed environments (core + edge).
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident eligible for federal clearance.

Nice to Have: 

• VMware certifications (VCAP, VCP-DCV, VCF Specialist).
• Experience with infrastructure automation (Ansible, PowerCLI, Terraform).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, PBMM, or ITSG-33.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Previous experience supporting government or regulated environments

Benefits and Perks: 

• A remote-first culture 
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible time-off for vacation; 5 personal days/year
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• A $500* Wellness & Learning allowance
• Eligible to join the ThinkOn Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses for successful hires

About ThinkOn Inc. | Where Data Thrives: 

Founded in 2013, ThinkOn is a managed infrastructure services provider (MISP) with a global data center footprint, focused on empowering partners to do whatever they need to do with their data. ThinkOn’s team of data-obsessed experts protect clients’ data like it’s their own, making it more resilient, secure, actionable, and searchable. ThinkOn is Channel First and works with a global network of value-add resellers and managed service providers to provide creative, turnkey Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), and Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions and data management services that are fast, flexible, scalable, highly secure, and cost-effective with predictable pricing and no hidden fees. ThinkOn has data centers located across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Caribbean. 

Recognized for its substantial growth and global success, ThinkOn has been named to several notable lists, including The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business ranking of “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (2021), CIOReview’s “Most Promising Backup Solution Provider” (2021), the Canadian Business “Growth List,” and Channel Daily News’ “Top 100 Solution Providers” (2021). 

ThinkOn is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. To learn more, visit www.ThinkOn.com 

Accessibility Accommodations: 

ThinkOn is committed to a workforce that is reflective of diverse populations. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and accessibility standards across Canada, ThinkOn provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and adheres to our corporate values. 

Learn more about our corporate values at www.ThinkOn.com/values/.