Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

unlimited paid time off

parental leave

a 401k matching program

other benefits to its employees

Job summary

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Systems Administrator to oversee Active Directory, Exchange, Windows/ Linux servers, and virtualization in a mixed on-premises and cloud environment.

You will implement IaC, CI/CD pipelines, container workflows with Docker/Kubernetes, manage AWS resources, and ensure security, backup, and DR across hybrid deployments. Strong collaboration with IT and software teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT.
• 7+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows Server, and Linux.
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments.
• Experience with enterprise networking, firewalls, storage, and server infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management services
• Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including on-premises and Microsoft 365 hybrid deployments
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Intune, and Office 365 applications
• Maintain, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments
• Support Windows-based workstation and endpoint infrastructure
• Administer VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi virtualization platforms
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot Cisco network switches and firewalls
• Administer enterprise storage platforms, including Dell PowerStore and Dell Isilon
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, system documentation, and runbooks
• Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure with IaC and automation
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

Automation

CI/CD

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

vCenter

ESXi

Cisco UCS

Cisco network switches

Firewalls

Dell PowerStore

Dell Isilon

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab CI

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management services
• Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including on-premises and Microsoft 365 hybrid deployments
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including:
• Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Office 365 applications and services
• Maintain, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments
• Support Windows-based workstation and endpoint infrastructure
• Administer VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi virtualization platforms
• Manage Cisco UCS compute infrastructure
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot Cisco network switches and firewalls
• Administer enterprise storage platforms, including Dell PowerStore and Dell Isilon
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, system documentation, and runbooks

Cloud & DevOps Operations

• Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency
• Design, implement, and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation tools
• Collaborate with software development teams to support application deployments and improve operational efficiency
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline
• Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Amazon ECS or Kubernetes (EKS)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, and related technologies
• Manage AWS security controls, IAM roles, policies, and compliance best practices
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments
• Analyze cloud utilization and recommend improvements for performance optimization and cost management

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues across cloud and on-premises platforms
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and vendor solutions
• Participate in infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to deliver reliable technology solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in enterprise environments
• Strong experience administering Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows Server, and Linux
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments
• Experience with enterprise networking, firewalls, storage, and server infrastructure
• Practical experience supporting AWS cloud environments
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across multiple technology domains
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route 53, and ECS/EKS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or SysOps Administrator)
• Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365, Azure, or Windows Server
• Experience in regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or life sciences industries

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as:

• health insurance
• unlimited paid time off
• parental leave
• a 401k matching program
• other benefits to its employees

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors (required)

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