Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

Contractor position focused on designing, managing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on security and best practices. The role requires a well-rounded knowledge of various SaaS and PaaS solutions, including Azure, AWS, and Azure AVS services.

Responsibilities

• Cloud solutioning, maintenance, and deployment for Azure Cloud and Azure AVS
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform
• Cloud infrastructure management: Virtual Machines, Azure Database, storage technologies, Virtual Networks, VMWare Site Recovery (SRM), Traffic Manager, Azure Automation, ARM Templates, Azure Load balancer/F-5 load balancer, and Azure AD
• Perform infrastructure upgrades and updates to maximize system efficiency while minimizing downtime
• On-premises infrastructure management: Active Directory, DNS, VMWare, firewalls, routing
• Identity and user management solutions provided by Azure or 3rd party
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience with Windows and Linux-based operating system configuration, automation, and management
• 5-7 years of experience with automation scripting including PowerShell and other configuration-as-code tools
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Systems Administration/Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Desired certifications: VMware VCP, AWS CCP, AWS CSA
• Large enterprise-level experience in storage technologies supporting multiple operating systems and environments
• Proficient with systems performance tuning, capacity management, and replication
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Skills

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams sharing broad duties
• Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and improving performance
• Focuses on teamwork and prioritizes team success over individual interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent)

Special Requirements

• This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be eligible for an export license.
• Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown

About the Company

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready, AeroVironment has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 45 years. The company has developed widely used military drones, created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection. AeroVironment focuses on developing next-generation small UAS and tactical missile systems to deliver actionable intelligence.