Cloud and Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Cloud and Infrastructure Systems Administrator in Washington, DC to manage and optimize a hybrid cloud environment.

You will design, deploy, and maintain servers and virtual environments, while driving automation and reliability across Azure, AWS, and on‑premises infrastructure. The role emphasizes IaC, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and modern security practices in a DevSecOps context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on systems administration experience in an enterprise environment.
• Proven cloud platform experience (Azure and/or AWS).
• Strong automation and scripting skills (PowerShell and/or Python).
• IaC with Terraform is required.
• VMware vSphere experience.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Familiarity with AIOps concepts and predictive monitoring.
• Knowledge of Office 365, Power Platform, Intune, MECM/SCCM is a plus.
• Foundational ML concepts and AI in IT infrastructure context.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Azure and AWS environments (cloud and on-prem).
• Develop automation scripts to provision infrastructure and ensure config consistency.
• Leverage AI-powered monitoring (Splunk, Azure Monitor) for proactive issue detection.
• Deploy and manage containerized apps with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Enforce security policies across platforms and manage IAM via Azure AD.
• Design, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Administer VMware vSphere and Windows Server environments.
• Collaborate in a DevOps/DevSecOps culture to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with data science teams to explore ML for infra optimization.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Automation scripting

DevOps collaboration

Machine learning concepts in IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure Administrator Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Monitor

Splunk

PowerShell

Python

VMware vSphere

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

Cloud and Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Location(s):

Washington, DC

Job Summary:

Our team is looking for a Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Administrator to manage and optimize our hybrid cloud environment. This role is for a forward-thinking IT professional who is passionate about infrastructure, automation, and leveraging modern cloud and AI platforms to drive efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our server and virtual environments, from initial design and deployment to ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Administer, configure, and maintain Microsoft Azure and AWS environments. This includes managing virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services across both cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like PowerShell, Python, and Terraform to provision infrastructure, automate routine tasks, and enforce configuration consistency. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to manage infrastructure efficiently.
• AI for Operations (AIOps): Utilize AI-powered monitoring and log analysis platforms such as Splunk and Azure Monitor to proactively detect system anomalies, predict potential failures, and automate incident response.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes to ensure scalability and high availability.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce security policies across all platforms. This includes managing identity and access controls with Azure Active Directory and modern IAM solutions, ensuring data encryption, and conducting regular security audits.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Design, implement, and test modern disaster recovery and business continuity plans for both cloud-native and on-premise systems to ensure minimal downtime and data loss.
• Virtualization and Server Administration: Administer VMware vSphere and Windows Server environments, ensuring they are patched, secure, and configured for optimal performance.
• Collaboration and Improvement: Work closely with development and security teams in a DevOps and DevSecOps culture to streamline workflows and implement continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff.
• System Intelligence and Machine Learning: Collaborate with data science teams to integrate intelligent agents and machine learning models for infrastructure optimization, capacity planning, and automated resource allocation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands‑on experience in a systems administration or similar role within an enterprise environment.
• Proven expertise in managing and administering cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong experience with automation and scripting, particularly with PowerShell and/or Python.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Entra ID, API Management, Front Door, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Application Proxy Gateway, Data Gateway.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization technologies, specifically VMware vSphere.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AIOps tools and principles for predictive analysis and automated monitoring.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Power Platform, Intune, MECM/SCCM.
• A foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, intelligent agents, and their practical application in an IT infrastructure context.
• Solid understanding of modern networking concepts, including hybrid cloud connectivity, security groups, and load balancing.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and modern identity management.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Relevant certifications are a strong plus, especially Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience and certifications.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.