Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Windows) to join their team in Rockville, MD.

The Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Windows) is a 6‑month+ contract role with a cloud‑first, engineering‑focused emphasis. This position is responsible for designing, automating, and operating enterprise Windows infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and hybrid on‑premises environments
.

The role prioritizes cloud engineering, automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, and Dev Ops collaboration
, with on‑prem systems serving as a supporting component rather than the primary focus. The ideal candidate brings an engineering mindset
, strong cloud depth, and experience building scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure through automation.

• Design, build, and support cloud‑first Windows infrastructure across AWS and Azure
  , with limited but critical on‑prem integration.
• Architect and manage hybrid cloud environments
  , ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Engineer and maintain virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper‑V.
• Design and implement AWS services including EC2, IAM, Cloud Watch, Systems Manager, and Work spaces
  .
• Design and support Azure services including Virtual Machines, Azure AD, and Azure Virtual Desktop
  .

• Develop and maintain automation using Power Shell, Python
  , and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices.
• Implement automated provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and remediation to reduce manual operations.
• Collaborate closely with Dev Ops and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Implement and optimize monitoring and observability platforms across cloud, virtualized, and Windows environments.
• Leverage AI‑assisted analytics and automation to enhance performance monitoring, incident detection, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure infrastructure meets reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) objectives.
• Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes aligned with ITIL practices.

• Enforce Zero Trust security principles across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Support compliance requirements including SOX, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity Planning (BCP).
• Participate in DR and BCP testing, validation of backups, and recovery procedures.
• Assist with adherence to enterprise security policies and regulatory controls.

• Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver aligned technical solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and administrators, promoting modern cloud and automation best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements aligned to business and infrastructure strategy.

• Windows Server Administration (Enterprise Environments)
• AWS (EC2, IAM, Cloud Watch, Systems Manager, Work spaces)
• Microsoft Azure (VMs, Azure AD, Virtual Desktop)
• VMware & Hyper‑V Virtualization
• Power Shell & Python Automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture
• AI‑Assisted Monitoring & Automation
• Dev Ops Practices & CI/CD Collaboration
• Zero Trust Security & Compliance (SOX, DR/BCP)
• Monitoring & Observability Platforms
• ITIL Processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or cloud engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS and/or Azure in enterprise environments.
• Solid Windows Server background with a focus on engineering and automation
  , not just administration.
• Proficiency in Power Shell
  ;
  Python experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance‑driven environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate…