Azure Cloud Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the stability, reliability, and sustainability of cloud-based networks and software systems.
• Aid in system integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Maintain distributed virtual machine (VM) environments across cloud platforms.
• Develop and implement proactive engineering mechanisms to monitor system health, performance, and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system performance, configuration, and operational issues.
• Conduct supportability and effective analysis to improve system operations.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies to support system design and improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and operational requirements.
• Participate in continuous learning and technical development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Understanding of Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and virtualization concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented DoD environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic experience supporting cloud or infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to VMware, Hyper-V, or virtualized environments.
• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
• Familiarity with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
• Experience supporting Federal or DoD programs.
• IAT Level II certification required.
• Must obtain one or more Cloud Certifications within 6 months of hire (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud preferred).