Cloud Engineer
| Company | The Aerospace Coporation |
|---|---|
| Location | Chantilly, VA, USA, El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $107000 – $202800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline or five plus years work experience managing IT applications and services for a large enterprise
- 2 or more years’ experience with Microsoft Azure or equivalent technology (Amazon Web Services etc)
- 2 or more years’ experience with Powershell or other scripting languages
- 2 or more years’ experience supporting Information Technology efforts in a Corporate environment
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Azure or similar technology
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration tasks
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Administer and manage Microsoft Azure environments, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal performance and availability of cloud services.
- Implement and manage security measures, including access controls, data protection, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to understand application requirements and provide technical guidance on best practices for cloud adoption and integration.
- Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures related to application administration and support.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity in the event of a system failure or outage.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our cloud-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline
- Experience with Azure OpenAI or Chat GPT
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator or similar