Defender For Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Admin to join our OpenKyber Team onsite with our long-term client. This Long-term Contract position is a multi-year assignment that may have the opportunity for contract to hire. The role is required 4 days/week onsite with the client and focuses on administering secure, scalable infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments in a multi-cloud setting, while partnering with technical teams to improve reliability, automation, and performance.

The role will contribute to cloud platform initiatives, operational standards, and ongoing optimization efforts that support business and technology goals.

• Administer and configure Windows and Linux servers across cloud infrastructure platforms, ensuring stable and secure system performance.
• Guide cloud infrastructure initiatives from planning through execution, aligning technical solutions with organizational standards and operational needs.
• Assess cloud-native and container-based services, recommending platform capabilities that strengthen resilience, scalability, and overall efficiency.
• Integrate new technologies into the enterprise cloud environment and support the expansion of public and private cloud solutions.
• Assist with the migration of on-premises workloads to cloud platforms while maintaining compatibility with existing enterprise systems.
• Deliver advanced troubleshooting and operational support for compute, storage, and container environments in the cloud.
• Build and maintain automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and routine administrative tasks.
• Produce and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and infrastructure standards to support consistent cloud operations.
• Develop monitoring and alerting approaches that improve visibility into system health, workload behavior, and cloud cost management.
• Coordinate with managed service providers and external support partners to address escalated infrastructure issues and sustain service quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing enterprise cloud infrastructure in complex production environments.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform services.
• Strong background working with Linux and Windows server administration in cloud-based environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes platforms, including Amazon EKS and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Hands-on expertise with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, Python, Chef, Puppet, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with emerging infrastructure approaches such as DevOps practices, hyperconverged environments, and container-based platforms.
• Relevant cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are preferred.

Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. OpenKyber is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. OpenKyber works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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