Cloud / Platform / Systems Specialist (Hybrid Cloud)

Des Moines, IA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
$65 - $70/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • DevOps
  • Cloud
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Migration
  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • Network Layer
  • RPO
  • RBAC
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Performance Tuning
  • Access Control

Summary

Position Overview

The Service Delivery Public Safety IT Team is seeking an experienced Cloud / Platform / Systems Specialist to support senior technical resources in delivering enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives.

This role is critical in advancing hybrid cloud capabilities by integrating on-premises systems with AWS cloud services, improving scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency while reducing dependency on legacy infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering

  • Design, implement, and maintain hybrid infrastructure integrating on-premises environments with AWS cloud services.
  • Administer and optimize AWS services, including EC2, VPC, IAM, and S3, to support enterprise workloads.
  • Develop and implement hybrid workload architectures ensuring seamless identity, authentication, and application integration.
  • Lead migration efforts from legacy systems to AWS, including readiness assessments and modernization roadmaps.
  • Create and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, including network topology and service dependencies.

Advanced Support & Troubleshooting

  • Provide Tier 3 (L3) support for complex infrastructure issues escalated from Service Desk, Applications, and Networking teams.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues related to AWS identity, networking, and compute services.
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and document mitigation strategies.
  • Troubleshoot hybrid environment issues such as directory synchronization failures, IAM misconfigurations, and routing conflicts.

Performance Optimization & Reliability

  • Ensure platform resilience by eliminating single points of failure.
  • Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery (DR), and RTO/RPO strategies.
  • Monitor and optimize performance across compute, storage, and network layers.
  • Identify and implement cost optimization strategies, including instance rightsizing and storage lifecycle management.

Automation & DevOps Enablement

  • Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with automation teams on Terraform module design and deployment frameworks.
  • Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure delivery across environments.
  • Partner with engineering teams to optimize workloads for hybrid cloud environments.

Documentation & Standards

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation covering architecture, operational procedures, and automation workflows.
  • Prepare change impact assessments and release documentation for infrastructure updates.
  • Ensure consistency across platform standards, governance policies, and automation artifacts.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and enforce AWS security best practices, including IAM role-based access control (RBAC), MFA, encryption, and network segmentation.
  • Support audit and compliance initiatives by producing required documentation and evidence artifacts.
  • Develop platform hardening guidelines and policy interpretation documentation.
  • Deliver executive-level summaries of modernization initiatives and platform improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud, platform, or systems engineering roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3).
  • Proven experience designing and managing hybrid cloud environments.
  • Expertise in AWS IAM and RBAC controls (mandatory).
  • Experience in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Ansible for automation.
  • Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of FinOps, including cloud cost estimation and optimization.

Additional Requirements

  • Must successfully complete:
    • DOM DOIT background check and fingerprinting prior to start
    • DPS Level 2 (L2) background check
    • DPS Level 1 (L1) background check (required for continued engagement)
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  • Dice Id: 90941473
  • Position Id: 8945773
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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