Acquisition NexGen is currently in search of a Data Center Cloud Engineer for a Federal Consulting Firm in the MD/DC area.
This is a Permanent/Full-Time position.
Candidates must be available to work onsite in Beltsville, MD with occasional meetings in DC.
US Citizenship is REQUIRED. Candidates must have an Active Public Trust Clearance OR the ability to obtain one.
3rd Party Candidates WILL NOT be considered.
Summary:
Our Client 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 supporting enterprise applications
Strong technical competency in SaaS, PaaS, DaaS, and IaaS
Familiarity with data center operations, including power management, cooling systems, and physical security
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Key Responsibilities:
Data Center Management
Oversee and maintain physical data center infrastructure
Manage server and network equipment installation, configuration, and maintenance
Ensure proper power distribution, cooling, and physical security measures
Conduct regular audits and maintain inventory of data center assets
Cloud Engineering
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 as a Service
Hybrid Operations
Design and implement hybrid cloud 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 data center and cloud resources
Ensure seamless connectivity and security between on-premises and cloud environments
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.
Preferred Skills, Training & Certifications would be a plus:
SQL Server
Storage skills like VAST, NetApp, EMC, IBM or Hitachi etc. with HPE
ASP.net knowledge
Azure Fundamentals
Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure Solutions Architect
Azure Database Administrator
Cyber Security and Microsoft Security related tools like Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Intune, Defender, and DDoS etc.
Qualified Candidates should send a Word/PDF attached copy of their resume to Scott Gilinger at scott.gilinger@acqnexgen.com.