Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin

Job Title: Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin
Location: Richmond, VA (Remote)
Duration: 06 Months

This is a hybrid role with 80% Cloud Engineering duties and 20% Server Admin responsibilities.

About the role:
Design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies. Provide end user support, system administration and problem resolution in our mixed Windows Server environment (Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022).

Job Description:
The clients Developmental Services' Office of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is seeking Cloud Engineer with intermediate expertise in solution development within a modern cloud-based ecosystem. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies using our approved tool stack. Provide end user support, system administration and problem resolution in our mixed Windows Server environment (Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022).

The role involves hands-on solution engineering specifically on the AWS cloud platform, designing APIs, automating cloud infrastructure provisioning, implementing security best practices, and applying DevOps methodologies to streamline development and deployment processes.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining full-stack cloud-native solutions on the AWS cloud platform.
• Building responsive and user-friendly front-end applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Leverage native cloud services to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based solutions.
• Develop and maintain APIs tailored for cloud environments, leveraging AWS API Gateway.
• Implement cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
• Adopt cloud security best practices, including IAM.
• Implement serverless computing and event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda and AWS DynamoDB for flexible data storage.
• Automate cloud infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and Terraform.
• Script and automate tasks using Python.
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Optimize deployment pipelines for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
• Collaborate with senior team members and business owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that improve the customer experience.
• Assist in designing scalable and resilient cloud engineering solutions aligned with business needs.
• Ensure comprehensive testing, security compliance, and operational stability of solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives and participate in technology skill enhancement programs.
• Experience in Microsoft server and network administration to include end user and vendor support in these areas.
• Proficient use of personal computers, ability to analyze data, document procedures, resolve technical issues, prepare reports, provide desktop system support for users having a broad range of technical knowledge and capability.
• Operational and administrative experience with Windows Servers and various SAAS environments.

Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices.
• Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications leveraging React, Node.js, TypeScript on the front-end, and implementing serverless back-end APIs leveraging AWS Lambda and NoSQL databases (eg. AWS DynamoDB).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of version control (e.g. Git), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated on tech trends.
• Experience in on-prem (Windows Server), cloud and hybrid infrastructure, with a focus on delivering scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.
• Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect/Developer - Associate level)
• Microsoft Server Engineer certifications

Skill Matrix: Skill Required Experience Required Experience Windows Server Administration (Server 2019 & Server 2022). Required 10 Years Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices. Required 5 Years Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications leveraging React, Node.js, TypeScript on the front-end, and implementing serverless back-end Required 5 Years Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Node.js). Required 8 Years Solid understanding of version control (e.g., Git), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Required 5 Years