Systems Administrator III

Multi-Cloud Engineer
Gaithersburg, MD- Hybrid (90% Remote)
Public Trust Needed- Able to start while pending clearance

Company is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with robust experience and proficiency in managing multi-cloud environments and architecture. You will play a vital role in engineering solutions, establishing and enforcing governance models, delivering efficiency through automation, and enforcing regulatory compliance of cloud resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cloud Administration
  • Deployment of cloud resources and managing resource lifecycles, compliance, and access rights.
  • Development and execution of deployments using infrastructure-as-code and usage of DevOps pipelines to operate cloud-native services and deployments.
  • Monitor and manage FinOps dashboards and overall cloud and resource costs.
  • Ensure the integrity and functional performance of data streams.
  • Develop and implement cloud governance strategies including but not limited to finops, guardrails, compliance, & tagging strategies.
• Network Infrastructure
  • Implement highly available network architectures and manage network security and network routing in a hybrid-cloud environment.
  • Manage IP based access rules, network address sourcing, and CIDR lists/lists.
  • Implement and operate cloud based VPNs, VPN Gateways, peering connections, private-links, and endpoint services.
• Collaboration
  • Communicate effectively and promptly with DevSecOps teams to implement appropriate cloud-native solutions and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the system and network infrastructure including diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in in-house training programs to foster and spread knowledge and awareness to project teams, promote and empower decision making, and manage incident reports.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving improvements and operational efficiencies over the lifespan of projects and resources.
  • Enable successful project outcomes by participating in application development lifecycles and building applications-as-code.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field and 4 years experience in managing cloud provider environments. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementation and operation of cybersecurity and continuous monitoring, including detection, analysis, tuning, and response.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementation and enforcement of regulatory compliance and governance controls.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administration of Azure Entra services including connected applications, policy enforcement, conditional access, and key management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing network routes, VPNs, DNS, and NSGs.
• Demonstrated ability to automate resource provisioning using cloud native tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems.
• Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to self-manage work tasks using M365 based tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Cloud or security related certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, and Certified Information System Security Professional.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune, Azure Policy, or Azure EntraID.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.

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About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or .