Job Description
Job Title: Cloud Operations Lead
Location: Rockville, MD - Onsite from day1
Duration: 6 months C2H (Contract to Hire)
Rate: $60 on W2 OR $70 on C2C
Job Description:
Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications / Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant professional training are a plus.
• Good experience in System administration, and good experience in Cloud operations and leadership/senior technical role.
• Proficiency in AWS cloud platforms. Strong working experience in Azure, OCI clouds platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, services, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud management and monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible Playbooks/Ansible Tower, Cloud Formation, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Windows/Linux Server administration and management.
• Proficiency and working experience in VMWare/AD and Azure AD SSO platforms.
• Strong networking skills - DNS, DHCP, PKI and LAN/WAN protocol understanding.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation in data center operations.
