Hybrid Cloud Analyst
About The Position
TEGNA IT is a forward-thinking group driving innovation across cloud and on-prem environments. As a Hybrid Cloud Engineer, you will take a lead role in designing, implementing, and optimizing hybrid cloud infrastructure across Nutanix/VMware, AWS, and Azure to support TEGNA’s enterprise applications and business operations. This position focuses on building secure, scalable, and cost-efficient hybrid solutions while guiding modernization initiatives across on-prem and cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver advanced cloud architectures, automate deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code, and ensure compliance with security and operational standards. In addition to on-prem leadership with Nutanix-based platforms, you will provide expert support for AWS and Azure cloud environments, and mentor team members in adopting best practices for hybrid infrastructure maturity. Ideal candidates bring deep Nutanix/VMware expertise, strong AWS and Azure knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for leveraging hybrid cloud technologies to transform enterprise infrastructure.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience supporting and implementing enterprise infrastructure, with strong emphasis on Nutanix/VMware hyperconverged platforms (required) and AWS cloud services (preferred), along with proficiency in several of the following:
- Virtualization/hyperconverged platforms (Nutanix AHV/KVM and/or VMware) — Required
- Active Directory and identity integration (AWS Identity Center, SSO, directory services)
- Enterprise OS deployment and support (Windows and/or Linux)
- AWS workload deployment, multi-account management, and cloud operations (IAM, VPC, EC2, EKS, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail) — Preferred
- DNS and PKI infrastructure
- Server and storage deployment and support
- Azure cloud services (Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage) — Optional/Preferred
- Hands-on experience with cloud migration, modernization efforts, or hybrid cloud transformation projects.
- Experience leading projects end-to-end, including design, planning, execution, and documentation.
- Strong automation and scripting experience, including PowerShell and Python; Terraform or CloudFormation highly preferred; CI/CD familiarity a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple complex hybrid infrastructure projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver independently or collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, especially in hybrid cloud environments.
Nice To Haves
- AWS cloud services (preferred)
- AWS workload deployment, multi-account management, and cloud operations (IAM, VPC, EC2, EKS, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail) — Preferred
- Azure cloud services (Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage) — Optional/Preferred
- CI/CD familiarity a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize hybrid infrastructure across Nutanix/VMware platforms, AWS, and Azure cloud services, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency across multi-account environments. Lead modernization and governance initiatives to advance hybrid cloud maturity. — 30%
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to provide expert hybrid architecture guidance, create detailed documentation and diagrams, and influence infrastructure strategy for enterprise applications. — 20%
- Develop and enforce infrastructure standards and governance policies across on-prem, AWS, and Azure environments, including IAM, tagging, guardrails, logging, monitoring, and compliance frameworks. — 15%
- Lead automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives, leveraging tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager to streamline deployments and enforce governance. — 10%
- Provide Tier 3 support for hybrid and cloud infrastructure, performing root-cause analysis for complex issues and driving long-term remediation strategies. — 10%
- Oversee operational excellence, including patching, monitoring, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and cost optimization for Nutanix/VMware, AWS, and Azure platforms. — 10%
- Mentor team members and champion best practices for hybrid cloud adoption, automation, and security across the organization. — 5%
Benefits
- Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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