Senior Cloud Engineer

ALTA IT Services, LLC • Contract • Herndon, VA, US • $90,000 - $115,000 / year • 3w ago

Job Title: Senior IT System Engineer (Cloud Engineer)

Location: Herndon, VA (REMOTE)

Type: Contract

Compensation: 90-115K

Contractor Work Model: Remote

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance is required

Required Certifications:

CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator

Senior IT System Engineer (Cloud Engineer)

Clearance: Top Secret

Location: DC Metro

Senior IT System Engineer (Cloud Engineer) to work remotely. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud architecture, systems administration, and automation, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Provide network and systems administration of cloud and hybrid environments (Azure GovCloud, M365 GCC High).
- Troubleshoot and escalate complex issues across VMs, servers, appliances, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
- Design, build, and administer scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud system resources.
- Plan and manage IT project deployments incorporating cloud optimization strategies.
- Automate system processes using PowerShell/Bash, including CI/CD pipeline integration.
- Monitor resource consumption, optimize costs, and enhance system performance and security.
- Administer Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and cloud-based applications.
- Perform OS upgrades, VM resource scaling, and security patching in Azure.
- Provide escalation support to system owners across divisions.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
- Configure and manage Active Directory objects, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
- Contribute to process improvements, technical reviews, and policy development.
- Support request fulfillment and work service tickets in accordance with AQL.
- Debug and maintain custom code in support of current IT solutions.
  
  What You’ll Need:
  - Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. (Relevant experience may substitute.)
  - 3+ years of cloud engineering in support of cloud infrastructure and applications to include:
  - Microsoft Azure (GCC High)
  - Microsoft 365 (GCC High)
  - Active Directory
    - Certifications (Required):
    - CompTIA Security+
    - Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
      
      Nice to have:
    - PowerShell / Bash scripting
    - DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Management
    - DevOps tools: Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
    - Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    - Server/Desktop virtualization platforms
    - NAS protocols and storage systems
    - Basic Linux OS familiarity
    - Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity/authentication services
      
      System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
      
      System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
      
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      Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)