Infrastructure Engineer (5+ Years Experience) With having experience in government environments, ensuring compliance with standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA.

Job Description: Infrastructure Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Location: Oshkosh, WI (Hybrid- candidates to work from customer s office at least 3 days a week)

Duration: Long Term Contract
Experience: 5+ Years

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in supporting hybrid model environments for US-based government projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Azure and Cloudera platforms, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure infrastructure solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure, and government compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
• Design, deploy, and manage hybrid infrastructure solutions for US government projects.
• Implement and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Work with Cloudera platforms to support big data and analytics workloads.
2. Hybrid Environment Support:
• Manage and optimize hybrid cloud environments, integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
• Ensure seamless connectivity and data flow between on-premises systems and cloud platforms.
3. Security and Compliance:
• Implement and enforce security best practices for government environments, ensuring compliance with standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
4. Automation and DevOps:
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or similar.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.
6. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure designs, configurations, and processes.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to team members and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Security).
• Hands-on experience with Cloudera platforms for big data and analytics.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or similar.
• Knowledge of government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator).
• Experience with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) or similar big data platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work model with a focus on supporting US-based government projects.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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