Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin (Remote)

Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin (Remote)

Posted 1 day ago by GSK Solutions Inc.

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Richmond, Virginia

Summary: The Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable technology assets using AWS cloud technologies while providing system administration and end-user support in a mixed Windows Server environment. The position requires hands-on solution engineering, including API design, cloud infrastructure automation, and applying DevOps methodologies. The successful candidate will also be responsible for implementing security best practices and optimizing deployment pipelines. This is a remote position with the requirement to pick up equipment in person.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies.
  • Provide end user support, system administration, and problem resolution in a mixed Windows Server environment.
  • Hands-on solution engineering on the AWS cloud platform, designing APIs, and automating cloud infrastructure provisioning.
  • Implement security best practices and apply DevOps methodologies to streamline development and deployment processes.
  • Implement and maintain full-stack cloud-native solutions on AWS cloud platform.
  • Build responsive and user-friendly front-end applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
  • Leverage native cloud services to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based solutions.
  • Develop and maintain APIs tailored for cloud environments leveraging AWS API Gateway.
  • Implement cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
  • Adopt cloud security best practices, including IAM.
  • Implement serverless computing and event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda and AWS DynamoDB.
  • Automate cloud infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and Terraform.
  • Script and automate tasks using Python.
  • Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
  • Optimize deployment pipelines for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
  • Collaborate with senior team members and business owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
  • Assist in designing scalable and resilient cloud engineering solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Ensure comprehensive testing, security compliance, and operational stability of solutions.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
  • Contribute to research and development initiatives and participate in technology skill enhancement programs.
  • Experience in Microsoft server and network administration to include end user and vendor support.
  • Proficient use of personal computers, ability to analyze data, document procedures, resolve technical issues, prepare reports, and provide desktop system support.
  • Operational and administrative experience with Windows Servers and various SAAS environments.

Key Skills:

  • Intermediate proficiency with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with software engineering best practices.
  • Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and serverless back-end APIs with AWS Lambda and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js).
  • Solid understanding of version control (e.g., Git), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
  • Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated on tech trends.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Richmond

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title:

Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin (Remote)

Location:

Richmond, VA

Duration:

6 months

Pay Rate:

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Note:

REMOTE ONLY - Must pick up equipment in person

Job Description

Design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies. Provide end user support, system administration and problem resolution in our mixed Windows Server environment (Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022).

The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable technology assets leveraging AWS cloud technologies using our approved tool stack. Provide end user support, system administration and problem resolution in our mixed Windows Server environment (Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022).

The role involves hands-on solution engineering specifically on the AWS cloud platform, designing APIs, automating cloud infrastructure provisioning, implementing security best practices, and applying DevOps methodologies to streamline development and deployment processes.


Additional responsibilities include:

  • Implementing and maintaining full-stack cloud-native solutions on AWS cloud platform.

  • Building responsive and user-friendly front-end applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.

  • Leverage native cloud services to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based solutions.

  • Develop and maintain APIs tailored for cloud environments leveraging AWS API Gateway.

  • Implement cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups.

  • Adopt cloud security best practices, including IAM.

  • Implement serverless computing and event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda and AWS DynamoDB for flexible data storage.

  • Automate cloud infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and Terraform.

  • Script and automate tasks using Python.

  • Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

  • Optimize deployment pipelines for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.

  • Collaborate with senior team members and business owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that improve the customer experience.

  • Assist in designing scalable and resilient cloud engineering solutions aligned with business needs.

  • Ensure comprehensive testing, security compliance, and operational stability of solutions.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.

  • Contribute to research and development initiatives and participate in technology skill enhancement programs.

  • Experience in Microsoft server and network administration to include end user and vendor support in these areas.

  • Proficient use of personal computers, ability to analyze data, document procedures, resolve technical issues, prepare reports, provide desktop system support for users having a broad range of technical knowledge and capability.

  • Operational and administrative experience with Windows Servers and various SAAS environments.

Qualifications:

  • Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices.

  • Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications leveraging React, Node.js, TypeScript on the front-end, and implementing serverless back-end APIs leveraging AWS Lambda and NoSQL databases (eg. AWS DynamoDB).

  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js).

  • Solid understanding of version control (e.g. Git), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and build relationships with stakeholders.

  • Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated on tech trends.

Additional Considerations:

  • Experience in on-prem (Windows Server), cloud and hybrid infrastructure, with a focus on delivering scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.

  • Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect/Developer - Associate level)

  • Microsoft Server Engineer certifications

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Windows Server Administration (Server 2019 & Server 2022).

Required

10

Years

Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices.

Required

5

Years

Strong experience implementing full-stack web applications leveraging React, Node.js, TypeScript on the front-end, and implementing serverless back-end APIs leveraging AWS Lambda and NoSQL databases.

Required

5

Years

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Node.js).

Required

8

Years

Solid understanding of version control (e.g. Git), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Required

5

Years

Recruiter Details:

Name : Arun at gsksolutions dot com

Contact : Eight three two Nine nine zero Two nine three three

About US:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and budgetary considerations, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations, building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development, covering information security, software development, consulting, and IT audits. We excel in managing critical, time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide, ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.