Data Center Cloud Engineer

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements.

KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning / Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics / Operations Research.

Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectiveness, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.

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Title : Data Center Cloud Engineer (two openings)

Assignment Location(s) : Washington, DC (onsite and hybrid)

Estimated Contract Duration : Multi-year contract

Required clearance : DHS Public Trust clearance or be clearance (will need to show documentation of US Citizenship for a DHS Public Trust clearance)

Salary : Please provide your salary requirement

Estimated start date : 9 / 23 / 2024

Knowledge Management, Inc. is seeking two Hybrid Data Center Cloud Engineers to support both our physical data center infrastructure and cloud services.

These positions require a versatile skill set which bridges on-premises data center management with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.

Required Skills

• 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 and Defender for Endpoint
• 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

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Management

• 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

Cloud Engineering

• 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

Hybrid Operations

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Statement . Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.

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Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision. Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Disability Statement . Knowledge Management aims to be a supportive workplace in all aspects of diversity, including accommodating those with additional needs.

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at [email protected].

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