Data Center Cloud Engineer

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.

Title: Data Center Cloud Engineer

Assignment Location(s):

Primary work address: 9200 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville MD 20704 (onsite) & and some visits to the DC office as needed

Positions open: 1

Estimated Contract Duration: Multi-year contract

Required clearance: DHS Public Trust clearance or be clearable for one

Salary: Please provide your salary requirement

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

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.

Required Skills

• 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

Key Responsibilities:

Data Center Management and Operations

• 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

Cross-functional responsibilities:

• 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

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.

Skills, Training & Certifications would be a plus:

• 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you meet the qualifications listed above and are looking to join an innovative and dynamic organization, please submit your application today; https://knowledgemanagement.isolvedhire.com/.

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Disability Statement. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at marie@knowledgemanagement.com.