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Cloud Systems Engineer

DEFCON AI
Location
Remote, USA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Defcon - IT
Salary
$160,000-$190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in systems administration, cloud operations, or infrastructure engineering
  • 3+ years hands-on administering AWS in production
  • 2+ years administering a Microsoft 365 tenant with real admin rights
  • Hands-on Microsoft Azure administration in a production environment
  • Demonstrated automation of operational workflows using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
  • Working Terraform experience
Nice to have
  • Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant experience
  • Terraform depth including modular design
  • Container platform experience
  • AWS certifications or Azure equivalents
  • AWS Control Tower or Azure Landing Zone governance tooling
What the job really is

As a Cloud Systems Engineer at DEFCON AI, you will manage and administer AWS and Azure environments, overseeing virtual machines, networking, and identity administration. Your responsibilities will include automating workflows, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with defense-sector regulations. You will also be involved in infrastructure as code, monitoring, and documentation, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable services.

Benefits
  • A fully remote, results-based environment
  • Competitive salary, bonus and equity package
  • 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance
  • Unlimited PTO, with manager's approval
  • Flexible work environment
  • 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but a range is provided
  • Requires experience in regulated environments
  • Role involves significant documentation and compliance responsibilities
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