Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administrator

CloudAI Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudAI Technologies is seeking an experienced systems administrator to own cloud and hybrid infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment.

You will automate provisioning with PowerShell/Python and Terraform, manage Docker/Kubernetes-based workloads, and enforce security and identity governance across Azure and AWS platforms.

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 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.
• IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere.
• Containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AIOps tools and predictive monitoring.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Power Platform, Intune, MECM/SCCM.
• Foundational ML concepts and intelligent agents in IT infra.
• Modern networking concepts including hybrid cloud connectivity, security groups, load balancing.
• Strong Active Directory and identity management knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Certifications in Azure Admin, AWS SysOps, or VMware VCP are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Administer, configure, and maintain Azure and AWS environments.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop automation scripts with PowerShell and Python; apply IaC using Terraform.
• AI for Operations: Use AIOps tools to detect anomalies and automate incident response.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Deploy and manage Docker containers with Kubernetes.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce security policies; manage Azure AD and IAM; conduct audits.
• Disaster Recovery and Continuity: Design and test DR/BC plans for cloud and on-premise systems.
• Virtualization and Server Administration: Manage VMware vSphere and Windows Server environments.
• Collaboration and DevOps: Work with DevOps/DevSecOps to CI/CD; mentor juniors.
• System Intelligence and ML: Integrate ML models for capacity planning and optimization.

Skills

Azure & AWS

Automation scripting

AIOps

Networking concepts

Active Directory

Problem solving

ML concepts

Security & IAM

Disaster recovery

Windows Server

Education

Azure Administrator Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Bachelor’s degree in CS

Tools

Terraform

VMware vSphere

Docker

Kubernetes

Intune

MECM/SCCM

Azure Entra ID

Front Door

Data Gateway

Job description

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.

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.