Server Ops Lead Systems Engineer Location :
- Remote with a high preference for candidates who are local to the DC, MD, VA area Citizenship Required : Yes Clearance Type : Secret Positions Available : 1 Salary Range : $165,000 - $175,000 At Cloudshape our employees have incredible opportunities to work in helping organizations securely transform their IT Infrastructure to meet the changing business cultures.
- We help government agencies transform their IT infrastructure using a solutions-driven approach that focuses on business outcomes rather than activities and tasks.
- This results in reduced capital requirements; lower and predictable operating costs; better alignment with business objectives; and reduced risk.
- Our people make us who we are.
- We believe that to be a good partner for our clients we must have a solid team dynamic.
- We place emphasis on personal growth and learning new skills. We are seeking a highly motivated, customer-oriented Server Ops Lead Systems Engineer to join our team. This person will oversee server operations, drive system reliability, and lead technical initiatives to ensure high availability and performance across on-premises and cloud environments.
- To be considered for this position, US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance is required.
- This is a funded position and is contingent upon verification of a security clearance prior to starting with Cloudshape.
Primary Duties Include but Are Not Limited To :
Lead day-to-day server operations, including deployment, monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows servers.Design, implement, and optimize server infrastructure for reliability, scalability, and security.Automate routine tasks using scripts and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or PowerShell).Manage virtualization and cloud environments (VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, OCI).Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior system engineers and support staff.Collaborate with network, storage, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and uptime.Maintain system documentation, perform audits, and support compliance requirements.Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree 5 + years of experience An ability to work independently, multi-task, and communicate effectively will be required for this role. US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance Strong expertise in Linux and / or Windows server environments, virtualization, and cloud platforms.Experience with automation tools and scripting for system management.Solid understanding of networking, security, and backup / recovery practices. Cloudshape is committed to employee growth through learning, training, advancement, and rewards.We offer a full range of benefits that includes :
Flexible Work Schedule Paid Time Off Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Cloudshape will contribute to 401K plans without employee contributions.Bonus Potential Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Training Assistance Employee Referral Program Cloudshape is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Fedelza.Lake@cloud-shape.com.U.S.Citizenship is required for most positions.E-Verify Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster EEOC Know Your Rights Poster Powered by JazzHR