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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer I - Operating System Platform Services

McKinsey & Company

Other Engineering

San Jose, CA, USA

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

Technology & Digital

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer I - Operating System Platform Services

Job ID: 105562

San Jose

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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You’ll join our office as part of the Managed Cloud Services (MCS) group under Secure Foundations. This group is responsible for building, securing, and operating the IT infrastructure and applications.

You’ll work with a global team of skilled engineers across time zones (India, Costa Rica) responsible for maintaining and improving our Windows and Linux environments across AWS, Azure, and On-Prem systems, while supporting 24x7 operational stability through incident, change, and problem management. Your role provides a great opportunity to grow technical depth in infrastructure operations, cloud technologies, and security compliance, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer I, you will provide 24x7 operational support for enterprise infrastructure as well as Public Cloud Platforms in AWS and Azure. You will manage the OS lifecycle for Windows and Linux environments, including patching, Vulnerability management, upgrades, OS standardization, migrations, and decommissioning activities. Your responsibilities will include monitoring service availability, troubleshooting issues, implementing automation, and ensuring compliance with security and audit requirements.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

2+ years of experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions
Hands-on knowledge of Windows/Linux administration and Virtualization
Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace and CloudWatch
Knowledge in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, for automation and data analysis
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS) and their services
Knowledge of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Understanding of security principles and best practices in operational environments
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems, particularly GitHub (e.g., repositories, pull requests)
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and willingness to continuously learn and improve
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Industries

High Tech

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Technology

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - STE - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer I
Function - Technology
Industry - High Tech
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Feb 06 00:00:00 GMT 2026
LinkedIn Posting City - San Jose
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Costa Rica
LinkedIn Job Title - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer I - Operating System Platform Services
LinkedIn Function - Information Technology
LinkedIn Industry - Information Technology and Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level

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