Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role involves administering and supporting a hybrid IT infrastructure encompassing both on-premises systems and cloud environments, primarily AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, virtualization, networking, and a proven ability to implement and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code. You will play a key role in ensuring the high availability, security, and operational efficiency of our systems, collaborating with development teams to support application deployments and drive continuous improvement through automation and DevOps practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience administering Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows Server, and Linux
Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments
Experience with enterprise networking, firewalls, storage, and server infrastructure
Practical experience supporting AWS cloud environments
Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across multiple technology domains
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Route 53, and ECS/EKS
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or SysOps Administrator)
Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365, Azure, or Windows Server
Experience in regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or life sciences industries

Responsibilities

Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management services
Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including on-premises and Microsoft 365 hybrid deployments
Administer Microsoft 365 services, including: Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Office 365 applications and services
Maintain, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments
Support Windows-based workstation and endpoint infrastructure
Administer VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi virtualization platforms
Manage Cisco UCS compute infrastructure
Configure, support, and troubleshoot Cisco network switches and firewalls
Administer enterprise storage platforms, including Dell PowerStore and Dell Isilon
Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security
Develop and maintain operational procedures, system documentation, and runbooks
Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency
Design, implement, and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation tools
Collaborate with software development teams to support application deployments and improve operational efficiency
Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline
Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Amazon ECS or Kubernetes (EKS)
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, and related technologies
Manage AWS security controls, IAM roles, policies, and compliance best practices
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments
Analyze cloud utilization and recommend improvements for performance optimization and cost management
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues across cloud and on-premises platforms
Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements
Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and vendor solutions
Participate in infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives
Collaborate with business units and IT teams to deliver reliable technology solutions