Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin

Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin

Radiant Digital, Inc. delivers comprehensive Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology solutions to federal, commercial, state, and local agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services and maintain a diverse portfolio of clients nationwide. Our technology support spans numerous organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, Voice of America, the FDA, and multiple state agencies such as Florida, Rhode Island, Mississippi, North Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia-extending our global delivery of innovative solutions.

Position: Cloud Engineer / Windows Server Admin

Location: Richmond VA USA - Hybrid - Local to VA only

Duration: 6 months Contract

Mode of Interview: Web Interview REMOTE ONLY - Must pick up equipment in person

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Per the manager: This is a hybrid role with 80% Cloud Engineering duties and 20% Server Admin responsibilities. Please make sure you are communicating this to your candidate, so no surprises should they be selected for an interview.

About The Role

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). Seeking Cloud Engineer with intermediate expertise in solution development within a modern cloud-based ecosystem. 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.
• Leveraging native cloud services to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based solutions.
• Developing and maintaining APIs tailored for cloud environments leveraging AWS API Gateway.
• Implementing cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
• Adopting cloud security best practices, including IAM.
• Implementing serverless computing and event-driven architecture using AWS Lambda and AWS DynamoDB for flexible data storage.
• Automating cloud infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and Terraform.
• Scripting and automating tasks using Python.
• Setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Optimizing deployment pipelines for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
• Collaborating with senior team members and business owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions that improve the customer experience.
• Assisting in designing scalable and resilient cloud engineering solutions aligned with business needs.
• Ensuring comprehensive testing, security compliance, and operational stability of solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Contributing to research and development initiatives and participating 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

Must have:

• 10 years of experience with Windows Server Administration (Server 2019 & Server 2022).
• 6 years of experience with Intermediate proficiency specifically with the AWS Cloud Platform and familiarity with standard software engineering industry best practices.
• 6 years of experience with 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).
• 9 years of experience with Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Node.js).
• 6 years of experience with Solid understanding of version control (e.g. Git), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.