Azure Cloud Engineer

Apex Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K plan

HSA

EAP counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support a large program for a Federal Law Enforcement Agency in Washington, DC. The role focuses on administration of Windows and Linux servers, storage, and on‑prem and cloud infrastructure, ensuring security, stability, and performance onsite.

Candidates must be US citizens and able to obtain a DoD security clearance; a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience are required, with strong knowledge of virtualization, AD, backups, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in system administration with Windows Server and Linux.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2016/2019+ and Linux distributions.
• Experience with SAN, NAS, and RAID storage.
• Familiarity with Active Directory and GPO.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
• Familiarity with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup).
• Understanding of virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Security best practices, firewalls, data encryption.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows and Linux OS across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Install and troubleshoot servers, hardware, software.
• Perform routine maintenance, updates, and patching.
• Monitor performance and ensure availability and scalability.
• Administer storage systems (SAN, NAS) and manage RAID/LUNs.
• Implement security controls and disaster recovery plans.
• Document configurations and procedures.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Windows Server

Linux

Storage management

Active Directory

Networking basics

Security best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Veeam

Commvault

NetBackup

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Job Description:

Job#: 3051858

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Azure Cloud Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C. (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support a large program within a Federal Law Enforcement Agency. The Azure Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the administration and support of the organization’s storage systems and operating systems. You will work closely with the IT operations team to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the company’s servers, storage environments, and related infrastructure. This role will provide opportunities to enhance your technical skills and contribute to ongoing system upgrades, troubleshooting, and user support. This work is located onsite in the DC area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux operating systems across a variety of environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot server hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
• Perform routine system maintenance, updates, and patch management for both Windows and Linux systems.
• Monitor system performance and ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of infrastructure.
• Administer and support enterprise-level storage systems (SAN, NAS, etc.) to ensure efficient data storage, access, and backup.
• Configure and manage storage volumes, RAID arrays, and LUNs for optimal performance and redundancy.
• Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard systems and data (e.g., firewalls, anti-virus, access controls).
• Continuously monitor the performance of Windows and Linux systems, addressing any issues related to resource utilization, system health, or performance degradation.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Maintain and update documentation for system configurations, storage environments, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience is required. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in system administration, particularly with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Windows Server (2016, 2019, or newer) and Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat).
• Experience with storage management and technologies such as SAN, NAS, and RAID.
• Familiarity with Active Directory and Group Policy for Windows environments.
• Knowledge of system monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Understanding of system security best practices, firewalls, and data encryption.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system‑related issues in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud‑based systems or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) is a plus.
• Certification in Linux Administration (e.g., Linux Foundation Certified SysAdmin, Red Hat Certified System Administrator).
• Certification in Windows Server administration (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals).

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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