Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

AeroVironment; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an Infrastructure Cloud Engineer Contractor to design, manage, and maintain a cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Azure AVS, AWS, and security best practices. The role requires extensive Windows and Linux administration, automation scripting, and hands-on cloud engineering experience across multiple SaaS/PaaS tools.

Responsibilities include AVS solutioning, AWS support, on‑prem AD/DNS/VMware, and implementing scalable cloud infrastructure with ARM templates

Qualifications

• VMware VCP, AWS CCP, AWS CSA certifications.
• 7–10 years of Windows and Linux OS configuration, automation and management.
• 5–7 years of automation scripting, including PowerShell.
• Minimum 8 years in Systems Administration/Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT Management or related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Azure AVS cloud solutioning, maintenance and deployment.
• Experience with AWS; knowledge of OCI is a plus.
• Manage cloud infra: VMs, Azure DB, storage, VNets, SRM, ARM templates, load balancers, Azure AD.
• Upgrade infrastructure to maximize efficiency with minimal downtime.
• Support on‑premises AD, DNS, VMWare, firewalls and routing.
• Identity and user management using Azure or 3rd party solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows & Linux administration

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Cloud architecture

IT security practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

OCI

Azure AVS

ARM Templates

Job description

Worker Type

Contractor

Job Description

Summary

An Infrastructure Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, management, and maintenance of a cloud infrastructure. The duties also include following best practices and ensuring the security of the network. A Cloud Engineer has multiple roles and needs to have a well-rounded knowledge of various SaaS and PaaS solutions. Should have knowledge of Azure, AWS and Azure AVS services.

Position Responsibilities

• Azure Cloud AVS Cloud solutioning, maintenance and deployment
• Experience with cloud platform Amazon Web Services (AWS). Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) would be nice to have.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Virtual Machines, Azure Database, and storage technologies, Virtual Networks, VMWare Site Recovery (SRM), Traffic Manager, Azure Automation, ARM Templates, Azure Load balancer/F-5 load balancer and Azure AD
• Performing infrastructure upgrades and updates to maximize system efficiency while minimizing downtime.
• On-premises infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, VMWare, firewalls, routing
• Identity and user management solutions provided by Azure or 3rd party
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• DesiredCertifications: VMware VCP, AWS CCP, AWS CSA
• 7-10 years of experience with Windows and Linux-based operating system configuration, automation, and management.
• 5-7 years of experience with Automation scripting including PowerShell and other configuration as code tools
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Systems Administration/Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Information Technology Management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Large enterprise-level experience in storage technologies supporting multiple Operating Systems and environments.
• Proficient with Systems performance tuning, capacity management and replication
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

AeroVironment considers several factors, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

His position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you’re ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)