Cloud Engineer - Windows

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company • Trenton, NJ • 1h ago

The Cloud Engineer - Windows designs, implements, and supports cloud-hosted Windows server environments that underpin mission-critical applications in secure federal cloud or hybrid infrastructures. This role builds and maintains virtual machines, images, and automation to provision Windows workloads efficiently and consistently. The engineer configures identity, networking, storage, and monitoring for Windows systems to ensure security, availability, performance, and cost objectives are met across the client environment.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and administer Windows server instances in public or private cloud platforms, including image management, patching, and configuration baseline enforcement.

Design and implement cloud networking constructs that support Windows workloads, such as virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, and load balancers.

Automate Windows deployment and configuration using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools to enable repeatable builds and consistent compliance.

Integrate Windows instances with directory services and identity providers, implementing appropriate access controls for highly regulated environments.

Monitor and tune Windows systems in the cloud using native platform tools and logs to maintain performance, availability, and cost efficiency.

Collaborate with application, security, and DevOps teams to integrate Windows-based services into broader cloud architectures and CI/CD pipelines.

Implement and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes for Windows workloads in accordance with federal IT policies and standards.

Maintain documentation, runbooks, and diagrams describing Windows cloud architectures, configurations, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Typically 4-7+ years of experience in Windows system administration with several years working on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar.

Strong proficiency managing Windows servers in cloud environments, including image management, configuration, patching, and security hardening.

Experience with scripting and automation (for example, PowerShell, Python, or similar) and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Solid understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, logging, and monitoring services.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent vendor credentials.

Experience supporting Windows-based application stacks including IIS, .NET applications, and related middleware in cloud environments.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and how Windows workloads are incorporated into automated build and release processes.

Experience operating in highly regulated federal cloud environments, including alignment with security and compliance requirements.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$99,300 - $159,325.91

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

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