E-3 Visa Cloud Platform Engineer Jobs
Cloud Platform Engineer roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations under DOL's specialty occupation criteria, making them straightforward candidates for visa sponsorship. Australian engineers with cloud infrastructure experience can secure E-3 status without entering any lottery. Most U.S. cloud platform roles require a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, and your Australian bachelor's qualifies directly.
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer (FTE/Hybrid) to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain our next-generation private cloud infrastructure based on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. As a key technical driver within one of the top financial institutions in the United States, you will ensure our virtualized services deliver maximum availability, exceptional performance, and unyielding security.
You will be responsible for transitioning traditional virtualization workloads into a highly automated, API-driven private cloud platform. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in the VMware ecosystem, robust system administration fundamentals, strong infrastructure automation skills, and a rigorous approach to meeting strict financial regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Design Architecture: Architect, deploy, and manage private cloud environments utilizing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9, ensuring optimal resource allocation and scalability.
- Infrastructure Automation Orchestration: Design and implement automated workflows for VM lifecycle management, day-two operations, and event-driven triggers. Develop API services to integrate virtualization platforms with internal catalogs and deployment pipelines.
- Systems Network Management: Oversee the foundational OS and network layer supporting the virtualized environment, ensuring seamless integration of core IP services and reliable guest OS performance.
- High Availability Optimization: Monitor enterprise infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime for mission-critical internal banking applications. Proactively tune CPU, memory, and storage configurations for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Security Regulatory Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security policies, micro-segmentation, and role-based access controls (RBAC) to adhere to US banking regulations and internal audit standards.
- Modernization Mentorship: Drive the evolution of platform engineering practice by incorporating infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles. Provide technical guidance and escalation support for junior administrators and operational teams.
Required Qualifications Skills
Core Virtualization Cloud Platforms
- 5 years hands-on experience designing and administering VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter) at an enterprise scale.
- Proven ability to deploy and manage software-defined networking and security using VMware NSX.
- Strong operational knowledge of the VMware Aria (formerly vRealize) Suite, particularly Aria Automation and Aria Operations.
- Solid understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and lifecycle management (SDDC Manager).
Systems Administration Core Networking
- Proficiency in basic system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments.
- Solid foundation in TCP/IP networking protocols and enterprise routing/switching principles.
- Hands-on experience managing and integrating core infrastructure services, specifically DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
Automation Scripting
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining automation playbooks using Ansible.
- Strong scripting skills in Python for building custom API endpoints, interacting with VMware REST APIs, and automating complex infrastructure tasks.
- 3 years experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and state management.
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD practices.
Enterprise IT Financial Compliance
- Deep understanding of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS, vSAN) and compute hardware design.
- Experience operating within highly regulated environments, with a strong grasp of data privacy, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery architectures.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 to 8 years' experience integrating virtualization infrastructure, experience with modern cloud-native technologies, such as container orchestration platforms (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu,) and public cloud experiences are added advantage.
- Active VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCAP, or VCIX).
LI-NorthAmerica
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form.
NTT DATA endeavors to make its website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
Req ID: 375242
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer (FTE/Hybrid) to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain our next-generation private cloud infrastructure based on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. As a key technical driver within one of the top financial institutions in the United States, you will ensure our virtualized services deliver maximum availability, exceptional performance, and unyielding security.
You will be responsible for transitioning traditional virtualization workloads into a highly automated, API-driven private cloud platform. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in the VMware ecosystem, robust system administration fundamentals, strong infrastructure automation skills, and a rigorous approach to meeting strict financial regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Design Architecture: Architect, deploy, and manage private cloud environments utilizing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9, ensuring optimal resource allocation and scalability.
- Infrastructure Automation Orchestration: Design and implement automated workflows for VM lifecycle management, day-two operations, and event-driven triggers. Develop API services to integrate virtualization platforms with internal catalogs and deployment pipelines.
- Systems Network Management: Oversee the foundational OS and network layer supporting the virtualized environment, ensuring seamless integration of core IP services and reliable guest OS performance.
- High Availability Optimization: Monitor enterprise infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime for mission-critical internal banking applications. Proactively tune CPU, memory, and storage configurations for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Security Regulatory Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security policies, micro-segmentation, and role-based access controls (RBAC) to adhere to US banking regulations and internal audit standards.
- Modernization Mentorship: Drive the evolution of platform engineering practice by incorporating infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles. Provide technical guidance and escalation support for junior administrators and operational teams.
Required Qualifications Skills
Core Virtualization Cloud Platforms
- 5 years hands-on experience designing and administering VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter) at an enterprise scale.
- Proven ability to deploy and manage software-defined networking and security using VMware NSX.
- Strong operational knowledge of the VMware Aria (formerly vRealize) Suite, particularly Aria Automation and Aria Operations.
- Solid understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and lifecycle management (SDDC Manager).
Systems Administration Core Networking
- Proficiency in basic system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments.
- Solid foundation in TCP/IP networking protocols and enterprise routing/switching principles.
- Hands-on experience managing and integrating core infrastructure services, specifically DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
Automation Scripting
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining automation playbooks using Ansible.
- Strong scripting skills in Python for building custom API endpoints, interacting with VMware REST APIs, and automating complex infrastructure tasks.
- 3 years experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and state management.
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD practices.
Enterprise IT Financial Compliance
- Deep understanding of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS, vSAN) and compute hardware design.
- Experience operating within highly regulated environments, with a strong grasp of data privacy, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery architectures.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 to 8 years' experience integrating virtualization infrastructure, experience with modern cloud-native technologies, such as container orchestration platforms (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu,) and public cloud experiences are added advantage.
- Active VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCAP, or VCIX).
LI-NorthAmerica
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form.
NTT DATA endeavors to make its website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Platform Engineer
Translate your AWS or Azure certifications
U.S. hiring managers often conflate certifications with qualifications. Frame your AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications as supplementary to your degree, not a substitute. Your Australian bachelor's in computer science or engineering is what satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for cloud or platform engineering roles. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Cloud Platform Engineer roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so you can move from offer acceptance to consulate appointment without managing the filing yourself.
Clarify the job title before the LCA is filed
DOL certifies LCAs against specific SOC job titles and prevailing wage levels. If your offer letter says 'Cloud Platform Engineer' but the employer files the LCA under a different title, it can create a mismatch. Confirm the exact title and wage level before the LCA is submitted.
Request the LCA before resigning your current role
Unlike H-1B visa, the E-3 has no cap or lottery wait, but LCA certification still takes DOL seven business days on average. Don't give notice to your current employer until the LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is booked.
Prepare a specialty occupation justification memo
Consular officers occasionally question whether cloud platform roles genuinely require a degree. Ask your employer to provide a brief memo explaining why the role demands specialized theoretical knowledge, particularly for architecture design, infrastructure automation, or security compliance functions.
E-3 Visa Cloud Platform Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Cloud Platform Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Cloud Platform Engineer positions by companies that actively support E-3 filings, which saves time compared to cold-applying and discovering mid-process that a company won't sponsor. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you can't easily identify which employers are already set up for E-3.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Cloud Platform Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Cloud Platform Engineer roles require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field, which meets the DOL and USCIS specialty occupation definition. The role must theoretically and practically require that degree, and cloud platform work, covering infrastructure architecture, DevOps automation, and security compliance, consistently satisfies that standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Cloud Platform Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap backlog for Australians, so you can apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, and if selected, you can't start until October 1. For Cloud Platform Engineers, the E-3 is a direct path with no random selection barrier, and it renews indefinitely in two-year increments.
Can I switch Cloud Platform Engineer employers on an E-3 mid-year?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new E-3 visa issued before or at the time you start with the new employer. Unlike H-1B portability, there's no grace period that allows you to begin work with a new employer while the new filing is pending. Plan for a gap of at least two to three weeks between the offer and your start date to allow for LCA certification and consulate scheduling.