Hybrid Cloud Automation Engineer

Ampcus Incorporated

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Ansible, Automation, Automation Engineering, Business Services, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Data Recovery, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, GitHub, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Audit, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Policy Implementation, Private Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Subnet, VMS Operating System, VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Validation Testing, Virtual Machine (VM), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Hybrid Cloud Automation Engineer

Job Location: Richmond, VA


Job Description:

  • Hybrid Cloud Automation Strategy
    • Design and implement automation frameworks for Azure and VMware environments.
    • Build reusable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules and Ansible playbooks to standardize provisioning.
    • Establish automation standards, guardrails, and policies across hybrid platforms.
    • Enable secure self-service infrastructure capabilities.
 
  • Azure Cloud Engineering & Day-to-Day Maintenance
    • Azure Cloud Engineering
      • Automate deployment of Azure resources:
        • Virtual Networks, Subnets, NSGs
        • Virtual Machines
        • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
        • Azure App Services
        • Azure Storage, SQL, and other PaaS services
      • Develop and maintain Azure Landing Zones.
      • Implement Azure Policy and governance guardrails.
      • Integrate Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud.
  • Day-to-Day Azure Cloud Maintenance & Operations
    • Maintain documentation of architecture, runbooks, and support procedures.
    • Support audit evidence collection for SOX/SOC2 compliance.
    • Conduct monthly cloud operational health reviews.
    • Ensure disaster recovery configurations (Azure Site Recovery, backup policies).
    • Manage subscription hygiene (resource cleanup, tagging compliance).
    • Respond to Azure service advisories and implement mitigations.
    • Troubleshoot production incidents impacting Azure workloads.
    • Perform routine maintenance activities including:
      • VM patching (via Azure Update Management)
      • Backup validation and restore testing
      • Capacity monitoring and scaling adjustments
      • Cost monitoring and optimization reviews
    • Monitor Azure resource health, performance, and availability.
 
  • VMware Private Cloud Automation
    • Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of:
      • vSphere VMs
      • vCenter
      • ESXi hosts
      • vSAN and NSX
    • Standardize VM templates and golden images.
    • Automate patching and lifecycle management for on-prem resources.
 
  • Infrastructure as Code & DevOps
    • Develop IaC using:
      • Terraform
      • Bicep / ARM Templates
      • PowerShell
      • Python
    • Build CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
    • Implement GitOps and automated validation.
    • Maintain version-controlled infrastructure repositories.
 
  • Security, Governance & Compliance
    • Implement policy-as-code and compliance automation.
    • Enforce security baselines across Azure and VMware.
    • Partner with Security and Enterprise Architecture teams.
    • Ensure adherence to enterprise availability and resilience standards.
 

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

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Ampcus Incorporated

Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.

Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.

We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted"​ that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.

Industry: Information Technology and Services

Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.ampcus.com