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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Server/Cloud Operations Engineer (REMOTE) - **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management Databases, Software Documentation, Data Centers, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, VMware Virtualization, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Comptia Server+, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Information Technology, Patch Management, Servicenow - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/18192B1195554026A41669618BA6A291/job/ ## About the Role Koniag IT Systems (KITS) is seeking a Server/ Cloud Operations Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to support day-to-day operations, patching, and maintenance of a hybrid Windows/Linux and AWS cloud environment for a federal civilian customer. This is an excellent opportunity for a systems administrator looking to grow cloud operations experience while supporting an active enterprise modernization program., * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent professional experience * Minimum of 5 years of experience administering Windows Server and/or Linux systems * Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) or equivalent cloud platform experience * Familiarity with VMware virtualization environments Required Skills and Competencies: * Basic scripting ability (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for routine automation tasks * Understanding of ITSM ticketing and change management processes * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established runbooks and procedures * Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Desired Skills and Competencies: * Experience working in a federal government IT environment * Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate * CompTIA Server+, Linux+, or Security+ certification * Exposure to ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms ## Description The Server/ Cloud Operations Engineer will be responsible for supporting day-to-day administration, patching, and maintenance of enterprise server and cloud infrastructure, assisting with ongoing data center consolidation and cloud onboarding efforts, and responding to incidents in alignment with ITIL-aligned processes., * Perform routine administration of Windows Server and Linux systems, including patch management, account administration, and system health checks. * Assist with provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of AWS cloud resources (EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM) under the direction of senior engineers. * Support VMware virtual machine provisioning, snapshots, and resource allocation. * Execute routine maintenance windows, including OS patching, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation. * Respond to Tier 1/2 incident tickets, perform initial triage, and escalate as needed per ITIL-aligned processes in ServiceNow. * Assist with Active Directory account and group management, DNS record maintenance, and access requests. * Support data migration activities associated with ongoing data center consolidation and cloud onboarding efforts. * Maintain accurate configuration item (CI) records and system documentation in the customer's CMDB. * Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support as needed. ## Related Videos - [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) - [JavaScript? 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