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Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Shiftcode Analytics, Inc
  • Washington, DC
  • Quick Apply
5 days ago

Job Description

TitleCloud & Infrastructure Systems Administrator
LocationWashington DC (On-site)
VisaUSC, GC
InterviewVirtual

This role manages and secures modern cloud and on-premises infrastructure that supports essential public services and critical operations for our Utilities client. It focuses on Azure, AWS, automation, cybersecurity, and platform reliability while driving efficiency through DevOps, AIOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. The position also supports digital transformation initiatives that help maintain resilient, always-available services for large communities.
About this Position
  • Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services.
  • Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, and Terraform to provision infrastructure, streamline operations, and enforce configuration standards through IaC practices.
  • AIOps & Monitoring: Leverage AI-driven platforms such as Splunk and Azure Monitor to identify anomalies, predict issues, automate incident response, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes to support scalable, resilient, and highly available environments.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security controls, manage Azure Active Directory and IAM solutions, enforce encryption standards, and perform regular security assessments and compliance reviews.
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Design, implement, and validate disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud and on-premises systems to minimize downtime and data loss.
  • Virtualization & Server Administration: Manage VMware vSphere and Windows Server environments, ensuring security, patch compliance, stability, and performance optimization.
  • DevOps & Team Collaboration: Partner with development and security teams to support DevOps and DevSecOps initiatives, CI/CD pipeline implementation, process improvements, and technical mentoring.
  • Infrastructure Intelligence & Machine Learning: Collaborate with data science teams to integrate AI agents and machine learning capabilities for capacity planning, infrastructure optimization, and automated resource management.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in a systems administration or similar role within an enterprise environment.
  • Proven expertise in managing and administering cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Strong experience with automation and scripting, particularly with PowerShell and/or Python.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Entra ID, API Management, Front Door, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Application Proxy Gateway, Data Gateway.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, specifically VMware vSphere.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with AIOps tools and principles for predictive analysis and automated monitoring.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Power Platform, Intune, MECM/SCCM.
  • A foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, intelligent agents, and their practical application in an IT infrastructure context.
  • Solid understanding of modern networking concepts, including hybrid cloud connectivity, security groups, and load balancing.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and modern identity management.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.
  • Relevant certifications, especially Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience and certifications

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agentsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Capacity Managementunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cryptographyunmatched
  • Data Scienceunmatched
  • Desktop Virtualizationunmatched
  • DevOpsunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Dockerunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • Hybrid Cloudunmatched
  • Identity Data Managementunmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Load Balancingunmatched
  • Machine Learningunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Proxy Serverunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Security Analysisunmatched
  • Security Patchesunmatched
  • Software Agentsunmatched
  • Splunkunmatched
  • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)unmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)unmatched
  • VMWare vSphereunmatched
  • Virtual Machine (VM)unmatched
  • Virtualizationunmatched
  • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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