Cloud Systems Engineer/Administrator

PSI is currently seeking a seasoned Cloud Systems Engineer/Administrator with enterprise-level experience in supporting customer IT operations while maintaining and working within a 24x7x365 environment.

The candidate will support the technical hosting environment(s) and will be tasked with deploying new technologies within the organization. The candidate should also possess knowledge with Virtual Machine implementations and backup and recovery services. The role also requires the ability to create comprehensive documentation and diagrams.

A candidate that has a passion for learning new technologies and keeping up with new advancements is desired. Having the ability to understand concepts such as IT Service Management and Change Management are a plus.

A Public Trust clearance process will be initiated if the candidate is chosen for the opportunity. This is a full-time position which can be remote. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC (100% remote). Veterans are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, maintain and manage the current infrastructure environment within the federal customers perimeter, to ensure uptime and reliability (Operations & Maintenance)
• Research, design, deploy, provision, and document new technologies implemented within the environment
• Experience working with Cloud Service Providers, including Microsoft Azure
• Architect, monitor and control consumption, of Azure Government Cloud, with input from the federal engineering team
• Implement modern web applications and underlying technology stacks
• Participate with the Information Security partners and implement cybersecurity updates to the system
• Provide reporting metrics to Project Manager and Federal team for infrastructure run within the environment
• Work collaboratively with other segments of the federal customer IT division to ensure end-customer success
• Contribute to all phases of system development and support with planning, analysis, modeling, simulation, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation
• An intense focus will be the technical documentation to be used for operational support for end-technologies
• Setup new processes for our Azure Government Cloud environment to include data migration, backup, recovery. Ownership of the system being available. Ensuring the system is always backed up and recoverable.
• Provide support when needed (nights and weekends for deployments or incidents)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree required -- Computer Science, MIS, Math or Engineering degree commensurate with experience
• 5 years of experience with virtualization, specifically VMWare and Hyper-V
• 5 years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure architecture and management within Microsoft Azure
• 3 years of experience with Active Directory and multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and UNIX
• Fluent understanding of the entire Microsoft Server ecosystem of applications-primarily Microsoft Windows Server technologies (including Hyper-V)
• Experience with Azure/AWS, Azure/AWS Resource Management templates, Virtual Networks, Storage, and Virtual Machines
• Experience with providing Azure/AWS operations and deployment guidance and best practices
• Experience with managing network monitoring solutions
• Ability to create detailed systems documentation, as well as network/system topology diagrams with Visio
• Experience with cybersecurity work for the infrastructure environment (scans and resolve findings)
• Communications skills with Lines of Business, as well as other technical and non- technical staff is a must
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction providing technical and non-technical support to multiple users
• Ability to work weekends or overtime as required
• Government Contractor experience is a plus

Preferred Requirements:

• Cybersecurity Certification (i.e., security plus, network plus, etc.)
• Cloud Certification (i.e., Azure fundamentals or other cloud certification)

Planned Systems International provides our customers with value-added management consulting and information technology services that consistently deliver success, and we are recognized as a world-class provider of innovative solutions that benefit mankind. From Systems Lifecycle Support and Healthcare IT Solutions to Network and Desktop Solutions and e-Business, PSI is focused on making our clients' businesses run smoother and better. With a highly trained technical staff, we apply state-of-the-art information technologies, the industry's most advanced methodologies, and broad-based support services to clients in U.S. Government agencies and the commercial sector.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including:
Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans.
NOTE TO JOB SERVICE: VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referrals of Protected Veterans.