Cloud Engineer -Windows Server Admin

Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager | AI & ChatGPT-Driven Recruitment Strategist | Client Delivery Excellence | US Public Sector (State Clients) | 100K+

Design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies. Provide end user support, system administration, and problem resolution in our mixed Windows Server environment (Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022).

The Department of Behavioural Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Developmental Services' Office of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is seeking a Cloud Engineer with intermediate expertise in solution development within a modern cloud-based ecosystem. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets using AWS cloud technologies and approved tool stack. Provide end user support and system administration in a mixed Windows Server environment.

The role involves hands‑on solution engineering specifically on the AWS cloud platform, designing APIs, automating cloud infrastructure provisioning, implementing security best practices, and applying Dev Ops methodologies to streamline development and deployment processes.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining full‑stack cloud‑native solutions on AWS.
• Building responsive and user‑friendly front‑end applications using React, Node.js, and Type Script.
• Leveraging native cloud services to design, develop, and maintain cloud‑based solutions.
• Developing and maintaining APIs tailored for cloud environments using AWS API Gateway.
• Implementing cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
• Adopting cloud security best practices, including IAM.
• Implementing serverless computing and event‑driven architecture using AWS Lambda and AWS Dynamo
  
  DB.
• Automating cloud infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS Cloud Formation, AWS SAM, and Terraform.
• Scripting and automating tasks using Python.
• Setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting using AWS Cloud Watch and Cloud Trail.
• Optimizing deployment pipelines for CI/CD using AWS Code Build, Code Deploy, and Code Pipeline.
• Collaborating with senior team members and business owners to deliver robust cloud‑based solutions that improve the customer experience.
• Assisting in designing scalable and resilient cloud engineering solutions aligned with business needs.
• Ensuring comprehensive testing, security compliance, and operational stability of solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Contributing to research and development initiatives and participating in technology skill enhancement programs.
• Experience in Microsoft server and network administration to include end user and vendor support in these areas.
• Proficient use of personal computers, ability to analyze data, document procedures, resolve technical issues, prepare reports, provide desktop system support for users having a broad range of technical knowledge and capability.
• Operational and administrative experience with Windows Servers and various SAAS environments.

Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices.
• Strong experience implementing full‑stack web applications leveraging React, Node.js, Type Script on the front‑end, and implementing serverless back‑end APIs leveraging AWS Lambda and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., AWS Dynamo
  
  DB).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of version control (e.g., Git), Dev Ops practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated on tech trends.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in on‑prem (Windows Server), cloud and hybrid infrastructure, with a focus on delivering scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.

Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect/Developer – Associate level)

Microsoft Server Engineer certifications

• Seniority level Director
• Employment type Contract
• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Computer and Network Security, Security and Investigations, and Securities and Commodity Exchanges