Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Job Description

Job Description

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration, and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in-class results that bring added value to our clients while investing in our employees' futures by providing exciting projects to work on, and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance and a 401K match with immediate vesting.

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is looking for a Cloud Engineer to join our team of experts to assist with operations involving the Department of Justice.

Responsibilities

The Cloud Engineer shall plan, lead, and, if necessary, conduct site surveys and use the information acquired to produce a complete delineation of products, services, support equipment, and computer and electronic equipment installations required for the site to fully support mission operations. The engineer shall plan, direct, and, if necessary, conduct regular, special, and integrated system test programs. The engineer shall prepare and conduct special reports and presentations that contain actionable information that is pertinent to individual site operations. The engineer shall conduct integrated equipment system testing. The engineer shall plan, prepare, and conduct on-the-job training for FBI and junior contractor personnel, as required. The engineer shall coordinate with other field engineers to the benefit of the FBI and specifically, ONTU. The engineer shall support the unit with other duties as assigned within the scope of work.

Requirements:

• Clearance: Top Secret and willing to sit for CI Poly
• Engineer will be primarily responsible for managing/maintaining the Microsoft Azure Cloud environment, which is on the LOW side.
• The project will consider someone with AWS Cloud experience if they are open/willing to learn Azure.
• The team is currently going through an ATO for Federated Cloud Services on low side. Engineer will assist in STIGs and assessing security posture.
• Must be able to work with Security Engineers.
• Must be able to work with developers to troubleshoot issues as it relates to the Azure environment to include Docker and Kubernetes. Great problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to script using Windows PowerShell

Tier 1: Core Requirements (Must-Have)

1. Windows Server Engineering

• Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025
• Windows Server Roles & Features
• Failover Clustering
• RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools)
• Windows Server deployment, configuration, and administration

2. PowerShell Automation

• PowerShell scripting and module development
• Remote PowerShell Administration
• Automating server deployments, configuration, and management
• Building engineering tools and automation workflows
• Infrastructure provisioning and operational automation

3. Virtualization

• Hyper-V design, deployment, and administration
• Hypervisor architecture and support
• Virtualized infrastructure design
• Live Migration
• Virtual networking and virtual switches
• Testing and validation of virtualized environments

4. Storage, Networking, & Infrastructure Integration

• Enterprise storage systems
• RAID configuration and design
• Storage arrays, LUNs, and volume management
• Fibre Channel and iSCSI fundamentals
• Enterprise networking concepts (VLANs, DNS, Routing, Switching)
• Storage, networking, and virtualization integration
• Infrastructure troubleshooting and performance tuning

5. On-Prem Infrastructure Design

• Server engineering
• Rack & Stack deployments
• Hardware installation and configuration
• Infrastructure architecture and design
• Storage systems
• Enterprise networking
• Infrastructure lifecycle management
• System testing and performance validation

6. Technical Leadership

• Leading engineering and infrastructure projects
• Requirements gathering
• Architecture and design documentation
• Installation Guides, SOPs, and Technical Documentation
• Coordination with multiple stakeholders
• Mentoring and knowledge transfer

7. Cloud Experience

• Azure Administration
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Storage Accounts
• Virtual Networks (VNets)
• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Hybrid cloud integration
• Basic Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) administration

Tier 2: Nice-to-Have / Preferred

Infrastructure & Operations

• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
• Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
• Group Policy Management
• BitLocker Administration
• Dell OpenManage
• Windows Admin Center
• Azure Arc

Storage & High Availability

• Enterprise Storage Arrays
• Fibre Channel Administration

Additional Technologies

• SQL Server
• Containers
• Microsoft System Center
• Azure Stack

 

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Windows-focused Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience in:

1. Windows Server Engineering
2. PowerShell Development and Automation
3. Hyper-V Administration
4. Enterprise Storage and Networking
5. On-Prem Infrastructure Design
6. Technical Leadership

Specific tasks/responsibilities we are looking for are with the following (these are in respect to Azure but we will even take the comparable experience with these in AWS:

• Azure Automation and ACR Tasks
• Managing Azure Containers
• Troubleshooting issues with AKS
• Support for those utilizing Azure DBs
• Troubleshooting VM deployments
• Understanding runbooks and troubleshooting issues there
• Standing up networks in Azure
• Azure Hardening – STIGs, experience with going through an ATO for a cloud environment.

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years in these areas when strictly referring to their cloud experience.

Desired Skills:

• Azure Stack Edge
• GitLab CI/CD experience is preferred.
• Microsoft (current Version) Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
• Microsoft (current Version) Failover Clustering
• Microsoft's System Center monitoring components and methods
• Mass storage arrays and servers
• Dell OpenManage essentials
• Windows Server Update Services
• Containers
• SQL Server

Minimum Education : Four (4) year college degree in computer engineering, plus five (5) years' experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment as detailed above. Or in lieu of education ten (10) plus years of experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment. If utilizing in lieu of education, all experience must be at or above the position level described above.

BENEFITS

OST has been operating since 1996 and has various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end-of-year profit sharing.