Data Center Cloud Engineer

Knowledge Management, Inc.•Calverton, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Knowledge Management, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Cloud Engineer to support both our physical data center infrastructure and cloud services. These positions require a versatile skill set which bridges on-premises data center management with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.

Requirements

3-5+ years of information technology experience, with a mix of data center and cloud expertise
Strong experience with Azure and cloud architectures including EntraID, Intune, and other Azure native services and defender for end point
Hands-on experience with data center hardware, including servers, networking equipment, and storage systems
Experience developing, configuring, and managing cloud-based systems to support some enterprise applications
Technical competency in IaaS, PaaS, and DaaS
Familiarity with data center operations
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Candidates must have experience and comfort working in a small team environment. This is a small team of FTE's supporting this program, therefore, teamwork, communications, and the ability (desire) to wear multiple hats is required.

Nice To Haves

SQL Server
Storage skills like VAST with HPE
Azure Database Administrator
Cyber Security and Microsoft Security related tools like Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Intune, Defender, and DDoS etc.

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain physical data center infrastructure
Manage server and network equipment installation, configuration, and maintenance
Conduct regular audits and maintain inventory of data center assets
Support and deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment
Deploy and configure Azure cloud resources (e.g., Virtual Machines, Data Lake Storage, SQL)
Configure and secure Azure resources using compliance management tools
Deploy and configure secured infrastructure
Design and implement solutions that integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure services
Manage data replication and synchronization between on-premises systems and cloud environments
Optimize workload distribution between local and cloud resources
Ensure seamless connectivity and security between on-premises and cloud environments
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data center operations
Stay current with emerging technologies in data center management
Help and work with junior team members in data center operations and best practices