Cloud Systems Administrator

Vertage; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. is seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to deploy and manage engineering simulation (CAE) software in an Azure Government cloud.

You will onboard CAE tools, configure licenses, and ensure security, performance, and cost control while supporting licensing models and virtual desktop environments. The ideal candidate has 7+ years supporting CAE apps such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSA, LS-DYNA or LS-PREPOST, strong Azure experience, and hands-on licensing expertise with

Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting and administering CAE applications (MATLAB, Simulink, ANSA, LS-DYNA, LS-PREPOST).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud operations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, or VDI environments.
• Experience managing floating/concurrent licensing models (FlexLM) and license servers.
• Experience with software license management, capacity planning, renewals, and usage reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support CAE applications in Azure Government and virtual desktop environments.
• Gather and document application requirements, dependencies, infrastructure needs, licensing, and authentication requirements.
• Administer and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, and related cloud infrastructure.
• Manage software licensing, license servers, renewals, capacity planning, and utilization reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, cloud, security, and vendor teams to implement and maintain application environments.
• Support integrations between engineering applications, data platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Monitor cloud resource usage and maintain cost, capacity, and forecasting reports.
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, licensing, and performance issues.
• Maintain architecture documentation, operational procedures, and support processes.
• Participate in architecture reviews, change management, and cloud governance activities.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ANSA

LS-DYNA

LS-PREPOST

Azure

Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows 365

FlexLM

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to support the deployment and administration of engineering simulation (CAE) applications within a secure Azure Government cloud environment. This role will focus on onboarding, configuring, and supporting CAE applications while ensuring proper licensing, security, performance, and cost management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting CAE tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSA, LS-DYNA, and LS-PREPOST, combined with experience in Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and software license management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support CAE applications in Azure Government and virtual desktop environments.
• Gather and document application requirements, dependencies, infrastructure needs, licensing, and authentication requirements.
• Administer and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, and related cloud infrastructure.
• Manage software licensing, license servers, renewals, capacity planning, and utilization reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, cloud, security, and vendor teams to implement and maintain application environments.
• Support integrations between engineering applications, data platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Monitor cloud resource usage and maintain cost, capacity, and forecasting reports.
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, licensing, and performance issues.
• Maintain architecture documentation, operational procedures, and support processes.
• Participate in architecture reviews, change management, and cloud governance activities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting and administering CAE applications such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSA, LS-DYNA, or LS-PREPOST.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud operations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, or VDI environments.
• Experience managing floating/concurrent licensing models, FlexLM, and license server technologies.
• Experience with software license management, capacity planning, renewals, and usage reporting.