Cloud System Administrator

IntelliDyne
Washington, DC, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Virtual Private Servers Configuration Management Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Windows Servers Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell
+15 more
Virtual Machines Data Logging Scripting Load Balancing Cloud Platform System Cloud Monitoring Multi-Cloud HybridCloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Cloudformation Bicep Cloud Migration Cloud Optimization Cloudwatch Terraform

Job description

The Cloud Server Operations Engineeris responsible forthe provisioning, management, monitoring, and optimization of server infrastructure in AWS and Azure cloud environments. This role supports the migration of on-premises servers to the cloud while ensuring reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective operation of EC2 instances and Azure Virtual Machines. In this role, you will manage day-to-day server operations, implement automation for patching and configuration,monitorperformance and availability using cloud-native tools, execute cloud migrations, andmaintainhybrid environments where needed., * Provision, configure, and manage EC2 instances and Azure Virtual Machines, including compute, storage, and networking resources to meet operational requirements.

  • Implement andmaintainautomated patching, updates, configuration management, and remediation using AWS Systems Manager, Azure Update Management, and other automation tools.

  • Monitor server performance, availability, and health using AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and related alerting and logging solutions; respond to incidents andoptimizeas needed.

  • Plan and execute migrations of on-premises servers and workloads to AWS and Azure using migration services (e.g., AWS Application Migration Service, Azure Migrate) while minimizing downtime.

  • Manage server-related networking (security groups, NSGs, load balancers), storage (EBS, Azure Disks), identity/access controls (IAM, Entra ID), and security configurations.

  • Optimizecloud server costs throughright-sizing, reserved instances/savings plans, and resource governance whilemaintainingperformance and compliance.

  • Develop andmaintainautomation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for server deployments and operations using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in server operations, systems administration, or infrastructure management, including on-premises environments and cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure).

  • Hands-on experience managing and operating servers in AWS (EC2) and/or Azure (Virtual Machines).

  • Experience with cloud monitoring, alerting, logging, and performance optimization tools.

  • Experience with automated patching, configuration management, and server lifecycle operations in cloud environments.

  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, security, and identity management for compute workloads.

  • Proficiencyin scripting and automation for server operations (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent).

  • Experience with cloud migration projects or hybrid cloud operations is highly desirable.

  • Possess demonstrable experience and a high-level understanding in at least 3 of the following areas:

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  • AWS EC2 instance management, optimization, and automation

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  • Azure Virtual Machine provisioning, management, and hybrid connectivity (Azure Arc)

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  • Cloud monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, alerting, and logging)

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  • Automated patching, configuration management, and remediation at scale

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  • Server and workload migration to AWS and/or Azure

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  • Infrastructure as Code and automation for compute resources (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep)

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  • Cloud cost optimization and governance for server workloads

  • Must have an active professional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and/or AWS CertifiedCloudOpsEngineer - Associate (or AWS Solutions Architect - Associate).Additionalcertifications in hybrid Windows Server administration or multi-cloud operations are a plus.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00, * Competitive compensation package

  • Professional growth through annual subsidy for trainings, certifications, professional memberships as well as mentorships and job shadowing
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with company match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Program, 11 holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, and government shutdown leave
  • Rewards and recognition through peer awards, service year awards, spot bonuses, and annual company awards
  • Wellness and mental health benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Flexible work options

About the company

IntelliDyne, LLC empowers government organizations through the delivery of quality, mission-aligned services and innovative, people-first IT solutions. IntelliDyne has earned the designation of a Top Workplace by providing an inclusive and supportive environment where employees have a voice and are challenged to provide innovative solutions to our clients of national, state, and local importance.

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