Position Title: FileCloud Administrator / Infrastructure Technical Specialist
Location: Des Moines, IA (Polk County)
Engagement Type: Contract
Work Mode: Remote
Duration: June 15, 2026 June 30, 2027
Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person
Role Overview:
This role serves as the primary administrator for an AWS GovCloud environment, overseeing platforms including FileCloud and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). The specialist will be responsible for cloud infrastructure management, monitoring, security and compliance, user support, and deployment activities within a state government setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer FileCloud platform including staff onboarding, troubleshooting, and end-user technical support
Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure supporting VDI and business applications
Handle on-call nightly and weekend patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Ensure security and compliance using advanced system security methods and techniques
Provide clear status updates, adhere to quality standards, and collaborate with multiple teams
Support cloud adoption activities including environment prototyping, server builds, and data migration
Perform performance tuning of cloud environments
Required Skills & Experience:
8+ years of FileCloud Administration experience (onboarding, troubleshooting, user support)
5+ years managing AWS infrastructure for VDI and business applications
5+ years of advanced system security knowledge and techniques
Proficiency in Windows, Linux & CLI; 1 2 years VM infrastructure experience
Experience with enterprise systems administration in client/server environments, including deployment automation tools
Experience with distributed systems architecture on private or public cloud infrastructure
Extensive knowledge of hardware, software, networking, and storage
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Application knowledge of Java, .Net, and IT security components
High-level cloud strategy and migration planning experience
Additional Details:
Candidate must be available for interviews on May 26, 27, or 28. Background check, fingerprinting, and waiver forms are required prior to start. Expenses are not reimbursed.
Interested professionals may share their updated resume for consideration.