Cloud Systems Engineer

June 27, 2026

Contract-To-Hire
Norfolk VA
Posted 25 minutes ago

TECHEAD

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract-To-Hire position – Cloud Systems Engineer / Norfolk VA – (JOB-22362). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

We are seeking a senior, hands-on Cloud Systems Engineer to join the Production Operations (ProdOps) Team in Norfolk, VA. This mission-critical role directly impacts global U.S. Navy fleet readiness within a high-stakes, 24/7 environment that is currently undergoing a massive cloud modernization from legacy on-prem infrastructure to AWS GovCloud.

Operating as an individual contributor in an Agile/Scrum environment, you will bring deep, dual-OS engineering expertise (Linux & Windows) alongside heavy VMware virtualization experience. The ProdOps team features a strong veteran presence (70% prior military) and is highly focused on automation, infrastructure-as-code, and continuous improvement.

Note: This is a 90% hands-on technical engineering position, not a management role.

Critical Eligibility Criteria (Day-One Requirements)

Security Clearance: Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher (Interim clearances cannot be accepted).
Cybersecurity Compliance: Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) required on day one.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive, hands-on systems administration and engineering experience in enterprise datacenter or tactical environments.
Education: Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Dual-OS Engineering: Proven, deep capability engineering both Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server environments. (Single-OS candidates will not be considered).
Virtualization: Daily, production-level experience administering VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
Automation: Advanced shell scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, and/or Python) with the capability to build automation scripts from scratch.
Availability: Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (approximately 1 week per month) for occasional mission-critical fleet incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability & Patch Management: Mitigate system vulnerabilities across 100+ distributed servers by installing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs). Run monthly ACAS/Nessus security scans and execute technical remediation findings.
Virtualization Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of VMs (provisioning, cloning, snapshots, migrations, and performance tuning) across a large-scale VMware vSphere 6.x/7.x and vCenter footprint.
Infrastructure Operations: Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles, deploy Data Alignment Packages (DAPs) to tactical systems, and author Requests for Comments (RFCs) for system changes and infrastructure resource allocations.
Automation & Scripting: Author custom Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and streamline continuous integration pipelines.
Fleet Support & Tier-3 Triage: Act as the escalation point to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network connectivity issues affecting global fleet operations (ships, submarines, and shore stations), responding rapidly to datacenter outages.
Endpoint Compliance: Maintain strict Host Based Security System (HBSS/McAfee/Trellix) compliance across the entire server infrastructure.

Technical Environment

Linux/Unix: Expert-level RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu management (package management, service management, systemctl, cron, user/group management).
Windows Server: Windows Server 2008 through 2019 (Active Directory management, Group Policy Objects, PowerShell, and IIS).
Virtualization: VMware vSphere 6.x/7.x, ESXi host configuration, vCenter management, and shared storage optimization.
Security Platforms: ACAS/Tenable/Nessus, STIG implementation/validation, HBSS/Trellix, and PKI certificate management.
Networking Fundamentals: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewall rules, port management, network troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, netstat, tcpdump), and load balancing.
Database Operations: Foundational familiarity with relational databases (Sybase highly preferred); ability to perform backup/restore operations and execute basic SQL troubleshooting queries.

Preferred Qualifications & Differentiators

Prior Military Service: Strongly preferred, particularly US Navy or US Air Force IT/communications fields (e.g., Navy IT, ET, or Air Force Comm).
Domain Knowledge: Prior experience with NTCSS system administration or Navy logistics applications (R-Supply, OOMA, NALCOMIS) is a massive differentiator.
Scale Experience: Direct experience managing scaled VMware environments consisting of 100+ hosts and 500+ VMs.
Navy Networks: Familiarity with NMCI, ONE-Net, or tactical afloat/ashore network environments.
Modern Tools & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS / GovCloud), Veeam Backup & Replication, or Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
Additional Certifications: Active CompTIA Cloud+, Server+, Network+, CASP+, or INCOSE ASEP certifications.

Location & Work Status

Primary Location: Norfolk, VA
Shift Profile: Day shift with rotational 24/7 mission-critical on-call support.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

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