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Cloud Systems Administrator
Location: Dearborn, MI
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (US Person)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to support the deployment and administration of engineering simulation (CAE) applications within a secure Azure Government cloud environment. This role will focus on onboarding, configuring, and supporting CAE applications while ensuring proper licensing, security, performance, and cost management.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting CAE tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSA, LS-DYNA, and LS-PREPOST, combined with experience in Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and software license management.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and support CAE applications in Azure Government and virtual desktop environments.
- Gather and document application requirements, dependencies, infrastructure needs, licensing, and authentication requirements.
- Administer and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, and related cloud infrastructure.
- Manage software licensing, license servers, renewals, capacity planning, and utilization reporting.
- Collaborate with engineering, cloud, security, and vendor teams to implement and maintain application environments.
- Support integrations between engineering applications, data platforms, and enterprise systems.
- Monitor cloud resource usage and maintain cost, capacity, and forecasting reports.
- Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, licensing, and performance issues.
- Maintain architecture documentation, operational procedures, and support processes.
- Participate in architecture reviews, change management, and cloud governance activities.
Required Qualifications
- 7 years of experience supporting and administering CAE applications such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSA, LS-DYNA, or LS-PREPOST.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud operations.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, or VDI environments.
- Experience managing floating/concurrent licensing models, FlexLM, and license server technologies.
- Experience with software license management, capacity planning, renewals, and usage reporting.
- Ability to translate technical vendor requirements into deployable cloud solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder currently residing in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Government, GCC High, or other regulated government cloud environments.
- IAM (Identity and Access Management) experience.
- Cloud cost management, FinOps, chargeback, and consumption reporting experience.
- Experience supporting defense, aerospace, automotive, or government technology environments.
- Familiarity with 3DEXPERIENCE, HPC environments, and engineering software ecosystems.
- Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure Security Engineer.
- Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Preferred Industries
- Automotive
- Aerospace & Defense
- Government Contracting
- Engineering Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Engineering Software Vendors
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to help build and support a secure cloud platform for engineering simulation applications within a defense-focused environment. You'll work with cutting-edge Azure technologies, engineering software, and cross-functional teams to create a scalable and integrated engineering ecosystem.
Interested candidates, please apply with your updated resume and contact information.