Cloud / Network Engineer (Azure & AWS)

Randstad USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Washington, DC is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize public cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS for a high-profile federal program. This contract-to-hire role sits on a dynamic DevOps and infrastructure team.

You will configure environments, implement IaC, support enterprise mail and MDM services, and collaborate with external development teams to mature cloud workload architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience deploying and managing workloads in AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• 7+ years IT infrastructure across compute, network, and storage domains.
• Direct experience managing and supporting dual Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace enterprise environments.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3+ years of continuous U.S. residency).
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain cloud infrastructure (Azure resources, AWS accounts, IAM roles, VPCs).
• Build and maintain IaC automation with Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell, and Python.
• Coordinate change, release, patching, and on-call support for Mail and MDM services (O365, Exchange, Intune).
• Collaborate with external teams to evaluate cloud workload architectures in AWS and Azure.
• Perform on-call rotation, monitor security posture, and manage access requests.
• Draft architectural designs, SOPs, and knowledge articles.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Google Workspace

Microsoft Exchange

Public Trust

On-site Washington, DC

Education

Bachelors

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Python

Job description

job summary:

Randstad Digital is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to support a high-profile federal program in Washington, DC. In this role, you will architect, build, and optimize public cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS while supporting enterprise messaging and collaboration platforms. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity offering a key position within a dynamic DevOps and infrastructure team.

location:

Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type:

Contract

salary:

$43.42 - 53.42 per hour

education:

Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain cloud environment infrastructure, including Azure Subscriptions, Resource Groups, VNETs, App Services, and AWS Accounts, IAM Roles, VPCs, and Transit Gateways.
• Build and maintain automation platforms using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell, and Python.
• Coordinate the change, release, patching, and operational support for enterprise Mail and MDM services (Microsoft O365, Exchange, Intune with Apple Business Manager).
• Collaborate with external development teams to evaluate and implement cloud workload architectures within agency AWS and Azure environments.
• Perform operational support tasks, fulfill role-based access requests, monitor cloud security posture, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Draft and maintain architectural designs, SOPs, work instructions, licensing, and operational knowledge articles.

qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience deploying and managing workloads in AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• 7+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience across compute, network, and storage domains.
• Direct experience managing and supporting dual Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace enterprise environments.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3+ years of continuous U.S. residency).
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Washington, DC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience automating infrastructure deployments using Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, or PowerShell.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or Microsoft 365 Certified.
• Familiarity with containerization systems and container hardening practices.

skills:

AWS,AWS Cloud,AWS Solutions,Apple Business Manager,automation platforms,Cloud,Cloud Engineer,CloudFormation,AWS CloudFormation,containerization,DevOps environment,Google Workspace,IAM,IT infrastructure,Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools,Infrastructure as Code (IaC),container orchestration,Azure,Azure environments,Microsoft Azure,Microsoft Exchange,Intune,Outlook,Microsoft O365,Python,shell scripting,software development,configuring,integrating,Terraform,PowerShell,orchestration tools,communicate effectively,Coordinate,problem-solver,collaborative,AWS,AWS Solutions Architect Associate,architectural designs,automation,Azure,customer relationships,ITIL,infrastructure,infrastructure delivery,mail services,Azure Administrator Associate,MDM,operational support,public cloud,Commercial Cloud

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

5+ years of hands‑on experience deploying and managing workloads in AWS or Microsoft Azure.7+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience across compute, network, and storage domains.Direct experience managing and supporting dual Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace enterprise environments.Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3+ years of continuous U.S. residency).Ability to work 100% onsite in Washington, DC.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience automating infrastructure deployments using Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, or PowerShell.Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or Microsoft 365 Certified.Familiarity with containerization systems and container hardening practices.