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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Systems Engineer - Remote/Nationwide - **Company:** Signature Performance, Inc. - **Location:** Fargo, ND, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Application Configuration Access Protocols, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Windows Servers, Routing, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Data Logging, Network Routers, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Delivery Pipeline, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Heroku, Kubernetes, Bicep, Hashicorp, Wireless Technologies, Azure AKS, Elastic Beanstalk, Terraform, Splunk, Docker, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Jenkins, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vmware - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18100410?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18100410%2FCloud-Systems-Engineer-Remote-Nationwide-North-Dakota-Fargo ## About the Role You are a person who is eager to work across infrastructure, development, security, and compliance teams to integrate systems, networks, cloud services, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and observability into cohesive, high-performing solutions. We need someone who is experienced in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, or a related discipline. In the role of Cloud Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining the organization's on-premises, hosts cloud infrastructure, server platforms, deployment pipelines, and operational tooling. * Tell us about your experience in Systems Administration/Cloud Infrastructure. * Are you a team player and a self-motivator? * What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is credit to a company? * We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills. * We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you? Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we cannot wait to meet you., * 4+ years of experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, or a closely related discipline. * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure is required; experience with AWS or Google Cloud is preferred. * Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, virtualization, storage, and enterprise infrastructure. * Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform, Bicep/ARM, or CloudFormation. * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools. * Scripting and automation proficiency with PowerShell; working knowledge of Bash and Python. * Experience with application hosting platforms such as Azure App Service, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, or comparable PaaS solutions. * Working knowledge of container technologies and orchestration platforms, including Docker/Podman and Kubernetes/AKS/ECS. * Working knowledge of identity and access management, including OIDC, SSO, authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access. * Strong network troubleshooting and engineering knowledge, including VPN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, VLANs, SD-WAN, firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless technologies. * Experience with observability, logging, SIEM, secrets management, and version control using Git. * Understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to federal and healthcare workloads, including FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2, HIPAA, and VA TRM, is strongly preferred. * Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions for complex technical and business requirements. * Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively, and work successfully with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences and work as an effective cross-functional team member. * High level of attention to detail, urgency, professionalism, integrity, adaptability, motivation, and commitment to organizational goals. * Maintains applicable certifications or can achieve required certifications within six months of employment. Relevant certifications may include Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, CompTIA Security+, and HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate. ## Description * Design, provision, integrate, and maintain on-premises and hosted cloud environments across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). * Administer Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory and Entra ID, VMware, storage area networks, and related infrastructure services. * Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for server, desktop, application, network, and cloud infrastructure. * Author and maintain infrastructure-as-code using technologies such as Terraform, Azure Bicep/ARM templates, and AWS CloudFormation to support repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable environments. * Build, operate, and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms. * Manage application hosting and platform services, including Azure App Service, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and comparable platform-as-a-service offerings. * Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker or Podman and, when applicable, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), or Amazon ECS. * Configure and maintain cloud and enterprise networking, including LAN/WAN/VPN, VNets/VPCs, routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, private endpoints, firewalls, network security groups, TLS, wireless infrastructure, and controlled egress. * Implement and maintain identity and access integrations, including Entra ID, OIDC, SSO, Application Proxy pre-authentication, and App Service Authentication. * Manage secrets and application configuration using Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or equivalent secure solutions. * Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, observability, and SIEM integrations using Splunk, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or equivalent tools. * Develop automation and operational tooling using PowerShell, Bash, and Python. * Maintain the security posture and integrity of systems and defined authorization boundaries across on-premises and hosted cloud environments. * Follow and adhere to NIST SP 800-53 controls and standards, and support compliance with FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, and VA TRM requirements as applicable. * Contribute to and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), architecture diagrams, system configurations, and operational documentation. * Assist Security and Compliance teams with annual audits, ongoing assessments, control evidence, continuous monitoring, and boundary documentation. * Design, test, and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures. * Research and evaluate technology solutions for application, platform, infrastructure, and business needs. * Collaborate with software architects, developers, security professionals, and business stakeholders to align infrastructure with application and organizational requirements. * Educate staff on the effective and secure use of systems, software, applications, and operational processes. * Ensure compliance with software, cloud platform, and infrastructure licensing requirements. * Rotate as an after-hours or on-call contact and perform after-hours support as needed. * Perform other related duties as necessary. ## Related Videos - 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