Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Primary Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management services

Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including on-premises and Microsoft 365 hybrid deployments

Administer Microsoft 365 services, including:

Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Office 365 applications and services

Maintain, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments

Support Windows-based workstation and endpoint infrastructure

Administer VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi virtualization platforms

Manage Cisco UCS compute infrastructure

Configure, support, and troubleshoot Cisco network switches and firewalls

Administer enterprise storage platforms, including Dell PowerStore and Dell Isilon

Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security

Develop and maintain operational procedures, system documentation, and runbooks

Cloud & DevOps Operations

Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency

Design, implement, and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation tools

Collaborate with software development teams to support application deployments and improve operational efficiency

Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline

Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Amazon ECS or Kubernetes (EKS)

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, and related technologies

Manage AWS security controls, IAM roles, policies, and compliance best practices

Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments

Analyze cloud utilization and recommend improvements for performance optimization and cost management

Operations & Continuous Improvement

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues across cloud and on-premises platforms

Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions

Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements

Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and vendor solutions

Participate in infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives

Collaborate with business units and IT teams to deliver reliable technology solutions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

7+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in enterprise environments

Strong experience administering Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows Server, and Linux

Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments

Experience with enterprise networking, firewalls, storage, and server infrastructure

Practical experience supporting AWS cloud environments

Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across multiple technology domains

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route 53, and ECS/EKS

Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or SysOps Administrator)

Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365, Azure, or Windows Server

Experience in regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or life sciences industries

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better