Azure Web Services Cloud Administrator - Mid

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AIS is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who will support a federal customer’s Azure Web Services Cloud Administration—Mid level. The role involves managing routing/switching, network security, virtualization, core cloud services, IaC releases, and automation of administrative tasks.

• Maintain smooth operation of cloud‑based systems and coordinate with network administrators.
• Set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation for cloud infrastructure and tenant inventory.
• Tune system performance, install system‑wide software, and allocate mass storage space.
• Respond to large‑scale events involving instantiation of virtual resources such as VMs and storage.
• Fix critical software and system failures.
• Propose, drive, and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and improve tools, reports, and processes to monitor the health of the cloud environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise cloud and/or infrastructure environments.
• Certifications:
  
  IAT‑2, IAT‑1, or at least one cloud certification.
• Active Secret clearance (or higher).
• Experience working in regulated environments and following secure engineering and documentation practices.

• Experience supporting DoD/IC programs and mission systems.

• Competitive base salary range: $89,000 – $134,000 per year.
• Qualified overtime compensation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible holiday leave (88 hours per year).
• Parental leave.
• Immediate healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match on base compensation and immediate 100% vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement and learning allowance.
• Referral bonus program (up to $5,000).

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.