We are looking for a skilled Lead Azure System Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust Azure infrastructure solutions in line with organizational objectives. Based in Reston, Virginia, this role focuses on optimizing system performance, ensuring platform security, and driving innovation through cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud engineering and a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and manage resilient Azure infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs.<br>• Ensure high system availability, resource efficiency, and robust security across diverse environments.<br>• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform and Bicep.<br>• Collaborate with teams to integrate hybrid solutions bridging on-premises and cloud resources.<br>• Monitor and enhance the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of Azure environments.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system and network issues escalated by support teams.<br>• Stay updated on Azure innovations and incorporate new features into organizational processes.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams and technical records.<br>• Work with M365, Intune, and Identity & Access Management solutions to support system integration.
<p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior IT Recruiter to support high-volume hiring during a large-scale vendor-to-FTE conversion and upcoming IT hiring initiatives. This role will support full-cycle recruiting for technical and IT support roles while also providing administrative and onboarding assistance. The ideal candidate brings experience working in fast-paced environments, excellent communication skills, and a passion for connecting technology professionals with meaningful opportunities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support full-cycle recruiting for IT positions, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and facilitating offers</li><li>Assist with high-volume vendor-to-FTE conversion hiring initiatives</li><li>Manage candidate pipelines within Workday, ensuring data accuracy and timely workflow progression</li><li>Coordinate and support onboarding activities; greet and assist new hires onsite every Monday</li><li>Represent the organization at citywide and department-hosted hiring events, including a major hiring event in March</li><li>Maintain strong candidate communication to ensure an exceptional hiring experience</li><li>Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities</li><li>Track recruiting metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Support diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring goals and best practices</li><li>Assist with scheduling, documentation, eligibility verification, and other recruiting operations tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of IT recruiting experience</li><li>Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment</li><li>Strong administrative, organizational, and process management skills</li><li>Experience using Workday Recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with comfort in public-facing interactions</li><li>Ability to work onsite every Monday; flexibility for hybrid schedule otherwise</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
Job Functions:<br>· Manages infrastructure installation requests from initiation to closure<br>· Reports to the Infrastructure Manager. <br>· Supports building Power Downs/Single Sided Events.<br>· Certify infrastructure network connections and peripherals prior to handing off to DCS.<br>· Interface with the BAU team to provide any additional infrastructure<br>· Interface with the BU’s, Hines engineering.<br>· Coordinates work requests with electrical contractor to ensure all Service Levels are met.<br>· Provides detailed estimates of assigned projects, documents requirements through direct communication with other members of IT or Project Management team as well as interpretation of schematics and drawings.<br>· Create Tickets/TCMs & monitor for approval, Closeout/Cancel them once work is complete.<br>· Coordinate power remediation from start to completion.<br>· Assist with rack level capacity management and MOA monitoring.<br>· Participate in any and all meetings pertaining to BAU or projects INF work.<br>· Provides Root Cause Analysis reports regarding power issues.<br>· Coordinate the Infrastructure Installs including but not limited to the following:<br>• Survey for Power installs.<br>• Infrastructure & Rack installs.<br>• Survey for Infrastructure Cabling (Fiber and copper).<br>• New Data Center Build-outs.<br> <br>· Equipment Procurement:<br>• Responsible for the ordering of all infrastructure materials.<br>• Responsible for tracking Purchase Orders.<br>• Tracking Infrastructure Stock.
<p><strong>Data Center Technician (Field Analyst) (Evening Shift)</strong></p><p><strong>Locations:</strong> Ashburn, VA and/or Manassas, VA</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Tuesday–Saturday, <strong>5:00 PM – 1:00 AM</strong></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This role supports day-to-day <strong>data center operations (DCO)</strong> and infrastructure projects across Ashburn and Manassas facilities. The ideal candidate has <strong>end-to-end data center experience</strong>, in a variety of functions, and is comfortable working hands-on while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. The candidate must be able to work late hours and weekend shift, which will be defined and confirmed before the start of the contract to hire opportunity. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform cradle-to-grave infrastructure work: copper and fiber cabling (Cat5/6), rack & stack, testing, troubleshooting, and decommissioning</li><li>Support power events, capacity management, and new data center build-outs</li><li>Coordinate vendors, electrical contractors, and internal stakeholders</li><li>Create, track, and close infrastructure tickets and documentation</li></ul><p><br></p>
