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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud & Server Systems Infrastructure Manager - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Unix, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data Centers, Linux, Firmware, Network Topologies, Log Analysis, Windows Servers, NetBackup, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Data Logging, System Availability, Information Technology, Patch Management, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Firewall Services Module, Network Server, Azure Resource Manager, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/33d12246-58f2-4352-b14b-f2f52b587149 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree) * 8+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure (servers, storage, backup, networking) * 5+ years of experience managing and leading technical engineering teams * 5+ years of hands-on Azure (preferably Azure Government) architecture and operations experience * Proven success leading cloud migrations or data center shutdowns in a regulated environment. * Strategic leadership of large-scale cloud migrations and data center transformations * Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration and executive reporting * Proactive problem-solving, crisis management, and operational decision-making * Ability to lead technical teams through modernization while maintaining daily operational stability Desired: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate * ITIL v4 Foundation (or practical knowledge of IT Service Management principles) * Storage or Linux Certifications (e.g., Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE, Hitachi VSP) ## Description SAIC is looking for a Cloud & Server Systems Infrastructure Manager who will be responsible for leading the enterprise server, storage, networking, and cloud engineering functions during a major modernization effort, including the full shutdown of legacy data centers and transition to a 100% Azure Government cloud environment. This role oversees a team of multi-disciplinary engineers supporting mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, continuity of operations, and high availability across hybrid platforms., Team Leadership & Operational Management * Lead, mentor, and manage a technical team of server, cloud, storage, and networking engineers. * Oversee daily operations ensuring 24/7/365 system availability, SLA adherence, and infrastructure stability. * Manage engineering workload and resource allocation for migration, modernization, and operational priorities. * Drive root-cause analysis (RCA), incident response, and major incident management and on-call rotations. Data Center Closure & Azure Government Migration * Serve as the technical lead for Data Center Closure Program, including assessment, planning, and execution of server, storage, networking, and application migrations to Azure. * Develop target-state architectures for Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS replacements based on modernization goals. * Coordinate across workstreams (Applications, Databases, Storage, Networking, Security, DR/COOP) to ensure end-to-end migration readiness. * Lead migration activities using Azure Migrate, Data Box, replication tools, and database modernization techniques. * Ensure alignment with Azure capabilities, constraints, and roadmap dependencies. On-Premises Infrastructure & Platform Support * Oversee Windows Server, Linux (RHEL), and Unix server platforms during migration and decommissioning phases * Maintain and operate enterprise storage systems (Hitachi SAN/NAS) until retirement * Manage enterprise backup systems (Veritas NetBackup, Cohesity) including Azure-integrated backup and long-term retention strategies * Conduct patch management, tuning, capacity planning, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management for legacy infrastructure. Azure Cloud Operations & Governance * Manage and operate Azure resources including VNets, ExpressRoute, storage, compute, identity, and security controls * Implement and maintain Azure governance including RBAC, Entra ID, conditional access, resource policies, cost management, tagging, and FinOps. * Architect secure landing zones, DMZ environments, firewall policies, and segmentation for workloads. * Oversee integration of on-prem and cloud network infrastructure, including redesign of network topology during data center shutdown. Monitoring, Logging & Incident Response * Implement Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, dashboards, and automated alerting for complete infrastructure visibility * Lead post-incident RCA, develop corrective actions, and enforce operational improvements for reliability and rapid recovery * Maintain configuration baselines, performance metrics, and operational health reporting for leadership and compliance teams. Process Modernization, Automation & Documentation * Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, cloud adoption, performance tuning, and service optimization. * Maintain migration runbooks, SOPs, architectural diagrams, DR plans, and datacenter shutdown documentation. * Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, cloud adoption, performance tuning, and service optimization. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Infrastructure as Prompts: Creating Azure Infrastructure with AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1533-infrastructure-as-prompts-creating-azure-infrastructure-with-ai-agents) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)