AWS/Azure Cloud Engineer

Our government client is looking for an experienced AWS/Azure Cloud Engineer on a remote 12+ months renewable contract role in Harrisburg, PA. Position- AWS/Azure Cloud Engineer Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role involves managing and maintaining hybrid infrastructure environments, with a strong focus on AWS (70%) and Azure (30%), as well as on-premises data centers. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Linux and Windows operating systems and possess a solid understanding of infrastructure automation, scalability, and security in cloud. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure: • Design, deploy, troubleshoot and manage AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost optimization. • Contribute to Azure cloud deployments and manage multi-cloud environments effectively. • Implement and support hybrid-cloud solutions to bridge on-prem and cloud infrastructures. • Complete understanding of network/ vpn /firewall / Security Groups and logging. On-Premises Data Centers • Support on-premises servers including troubleshooting network connectivity in a hybrid cloud environment. • Should have a good knowledge of Active Directory. • Develop strategies for disaster recovery and business continuity for on-prem systems to hybrid cloud. Operating Systems • Manage Linux and Windows server environments, ensuring smooth operations and security compliance. • Troubleshoot and resolve OS-level issues efficiently. • Experience working with Windows Clustering and SQL. Automation and Monitoring • Develop automation scripts and tools for infrastructure provisioning and management. • Implement proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and up time. • Create detailed dashboard for monitoring. Security and Compliance • Configure and manage security groups, policies,and permissions in AWS and Azure environments. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies. Collaboration and Documentation • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support application and database needs. • Document infrastructure processes, configurations, and incident resolutions comprehensively. Required Qualifications • Proven experience in managing AWS (minimum 70%) and Azure (minimum 30%) cloud environments. • Strong knowledge of on-prem data center infrastructure - including servers, networks, and storage. • Expertise in Linux and Windows operating systems. • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python,Bash, PowerShell) for automation purposes. • Familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps,Copilot, Terraform, Ansible, or Jenkins is a plus. • Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.). • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Architect). • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Knowledge of ITIL practices and principles. Required/Desired Experience • 5 Years of Proven experience managing AWS and Azure cloud environments Required • Strong knowledge of on-prem data center infrastructure Required • Expertise in Linux and Windows operating systems Required • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell) Required • Familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, Copilot, Terraform, Ansible or Jenkins is a plus Required • Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.) Required • Relevent certifications (AWS CSA, Microsoft Certified Azure Admin, Architect) Desired • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Desired • Knowledge of ITIL practices and principles Required About Vector Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to • • People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY www.vectorconsulting.com “Celebrating 30 years of service.”