NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Data Center Systems & Cloud Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $146K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Systems and Cloud Engineer to join the Information Technology team at the City of Irvine. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of data center and cloud infrastructure, ensuring stability, scalability, and security of hybrid environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain data center and cloud infrastructure solutions
Architect scalable and resilient systems that meet business and performance requirements
Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for infrastructure improvements
Manage and optimize cloud services across multiple platforms (e.g., AWS, Entra, Google Cloud)
Implement cloud governance and cost management strategies
Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements in cloud environments
Develop and implement automation scripts and workflows using tools like Saltstack, Terraform, or CloudFormation
Orchestrate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment of infrastructure components
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning
Identify and address infrastructure inefficiencies to improve overall system performance
Implement monitoring solutions and alerting mechanisms for proactive issue resolution
Implement and enforce security best practices in data center and cloud environments
Design and implement disaster recovery plans and procedures and test and validate disaster recovery mechanisms regularly to ensure high availability and business continuity of critical systems and applications
Implement change management processes for infrastructure modifications
Maintain up-to-date documentation of configurations, procedures, and operational processes
Ensure smooth transition of changes through testing, validation, and communication
Plan, implement, and manage Microsoft M365 deployments, ensuring smooth migration and integration with existing systems
Configure and customize Microsoft M365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Microsoft M365 Apps according to business requirements
Manage Entra ID including user identities, groups, and permissions
Implement and configure Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID (Entra ID Connect)
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents promptly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or closely related field
Four (4) years of general information technology experience performing technical and/or analytical tasks for computer systems or services in any of the functional areas or emerging information technology fields or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
Strong understanding of data center architecture, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment (routers, switches, load balancers), and cooling/power systems
Knowledge of data center design principles, including redundancy, scalability, and efficiency
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Entra ID, Google Cloud, and their core services (compute, storage, networking, databases)
Advanced understanding of cloud architecture concepts, including virtualization, containers, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments
Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM)
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Knowledge of security measures for data center and cloud environments
Experience with monitoring tools and methodologies for data center and cloud environments
Advanced skills in analyzing performance metrics and optimizing infrastructure for efficiency
Strong understanding of data backup strategies and experience with disaster recovery planning
Experience with backup solutions, both on-premises and cloud-based
Experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Microsoft M365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Microsoft 365 Apps
Understanding of Microsoft M365 licensing, subscription models, and service integrations
Advanced knowledge of identity management concepts and experience with Entra ID for user and group management, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Advanced understanding of directory synchronization using Entra ID Connect between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID
Expertise in configuring and managing email services in Microsoft M365 (Exchange Online), including mail flow, security and compliance, and email archiving
Advanced knowledge of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online for document management and collaboration
Experience with deployment methodologies for Microsoft M365 services and applications
Advanced proficiency with PowerShell scripting for Microsoft M365 administration and automation tasks
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
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