Data Center Cloud Engineer

Knowledge Management - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) is seeking two Hybrid Data Center Cloud Engineers to support both physical data center infrastructure and cloud services, particularly focusing on Azure technologies. The role requires a versatile skill set that bridges on-premises data center management with cloud technologies, ensuring efficient operations and security in both environments.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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