Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer jobs in Bethesda

Mindbank • Fort Belvoir, VA

283d • $143,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Cloud Administrator/Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining proof-of-concept and operational solutions within cloud environments, primarily Microsoft Azure, with additional requirements for AWS. You will deploy, administer, and manage cloud solutions by configuring services, managing compute resources, monitoring resource and log analytics, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing infrastructure. This role requires expertise in managing compute, storage, network, and security components within the cloud, configuring networks, implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies, and ensuring compliance with strict Government Governance. The Cloud Administrator/Engineer will work extensively with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements, WSUS, and automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell. If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for innovation, system modernization, and high-performance cloud operations, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in information technology services delivery, or 3 years' experience with a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience managing Azure Cloud Services, including configuring and optimizing compute, storage, network, and security.
• 4 years managing Windows and Linux servers using WSUS, RMP, and performing update administration.
• 3 years applying DoD STIGs and GPOs to secure Windows and Linux systems.
• 3 years working with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet).
• 3 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Terraform, Bash, Ansible, and Azure CLI.
• System administration for Windows & Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Cloud security and compliance monitoring.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Responsibilities

• Monitor, configure, and optimize Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Windows & Linux virtual machines (VMs), including scale group configurations in multiple availability zones.
• Implement security measures, including Security Groups, VPNs, Firewalls, IAM policies, and third-party security tools.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for user identities and role management.
• Apply DoD STIGs and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, MS SQL Server, and RedHat OS.
• Implement, configure, and manage Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Linux Auto-Updater.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with DoD security requirements and best practices.
• Develop and manage automation scripts for provisioning, configuration management, and cloud resource management using Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, and Azure CLI.
• Work with Jenkins, Git, Ansible, SaltStack, and Puppet for version control and configuration management.
• Create and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to automate cloud deployments.
• Monitor system performance using AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, DataDog, Splunk, and Grafana.
• Perform detailed performance analysis and troubleshooting at the OS and cloud level.
• Optimize workloads and ensure cost-effective use of cloud resources.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Full-Time employment
• Potential for local travel within 50 mile radius of Fort Belvoir, VA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree