Job Type
Full-time
Description
NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Cloud Application Administrator (SME II). The Cloud Application Administrator (SME II) administers Navy Flank Speed Cloud Applications environment server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and performs systems monitoring. Consults on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems' security and availability.
Roles & Responsibilities:- Provide Subject Matter Expert level support for desktops in Azure cloud computing environment
- Maintain systems patches
- Maintain systems security posture
- Implement STIGs
- Improve system administration productivity by authoring/updating relevant shell scripts
- Provide timely reports on projects status and other systems administration work, as required
- Aggregate custom detections and alerts into a cloud native SEIM
- Provide/perform on-the-job training of KQL for all assigned government and military analysts
- Provide/perform on-the-job training of Navy owned Microsoft products and capabilities for all assigned
- Assist in the development of a standardized cloud-based case management system
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Desired/Required Skills:- Active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.
- DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
- IAT Level II: CompTIA Security+, or CySA+, or SSCP
- 7 - 10 years of experience as Azure Cloud Administrator in an enterprise level cloud computing environment
- Azure Fundamentals Certification
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification
- 3 years' experience working with RMF based Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) documentation
- Proficient in the application of Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) on cloud-based systems
- Familiar with enterprise backup software and administration
- Familiar with enterprise storage administration and concepts
- Ability to work in team setting, as well as independently
- Self-starter: identify issues and create action plan for resolution
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to concurrently manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits:- Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
- Company provides short and long term disability plans.
- 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
- Comprehensive training and development program.
- 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.
