5-7 years of experience in system administration, particularly in cloud environments.
Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory.
Security+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II certification required.
Relevant cloud certification (e.g., AZ-104, SC-300) or 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of Azure Government frameworks and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Administer and sustain secure Azure Government multi-subscription environments.
Deploy and manage virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
Monitor and report on Information Assurance Vulnerability Management compliance.
Rapidly analyze and execute technical actions in response to Cyber Tasking Orders.
Diagnose and resolve complex system outages using packet capture tools.
Perform and validate above-baseline software updates and configurations.
Utilize Azure CLI and PowerShell for automation of administrative tasks.
Benefits
Referral bonus of $1,500 for successful candidate referrals.
Full Job Description
System Administrator, Senior
Full-Time, APG, MD
Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Referral bonus: $1,500
Job Description:
Cloud & Subscription Management
Azure Government Administration: Administer and sustain secure, multi-subscription environments strictly within Azure Government, including dedicated experience navigating cArmy and the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) frameworks.
Modern Deployment & Connectivity: Deploy and manage virtual machines, storage, networking components, and identity services. Must possess a strong understanding of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) mechanics and the secure protocols required to connect and execute administrative actions using elevated/privileged accounts.
Application Hosting: Deploy and maintain application workloads (including Linux-based workloads) utilizing modern hosting architectures such as Containers and Azure App Services (utilizing OneDeploy with .zip or .jar packages).
Vulnerability & Compliance Management: Actively monitor, document, and accurately report Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance. Execute and maintain STIG checklists to ensure all infrastructure meets rigorous hardening standards.
Operational Directives: Rapidly analyze, coordinate, and execute technical actions in response to Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs).
Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex system outages. Must be proficient in analyzing network, firewall, and proxy traffic using packet capture (PCAP) tools (e.g., Wireshark) to isolate connectivity issues.
Above-Baseline Software Updates: Perform and validate above-baseline software updates and configurations. Routine, baseline system maintenance and patching are automated via a Managed Service Provider (MSP), allowing this role to focus on high-impact deployment tasks.
Scripting & Automation
Command Line Proficiency: Utilize Azure CLI and PowerShell to query resources, automate repetitive administrative tasks, and streamline cloud operations (Note: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is not utilized for standard deployments).
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Deep RBAC & Entra ID Expertise: Maintain and troubleshoot identity, access, and directory services utilizing Microsoft Entra ID .
Complex Group Authorization: Demonstrate a deep conceptual understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), security groups, and nested permission structures. Candidates must be able to navigate and troubleshoot complex environments where roles are dynamically mapped to security groups through custom, obfuscated web application authorization systems.
Operations & Professional Skills
Service Desk Integration: Manage, document, and resolve technical issues systematically through an enterprise ticketing system/service desk.
Communication & Collaboration: Deliver clear, concise, and professional technical communications within the team and directly to end-users/customers.
Requirements & Certifications
Clearance:Top Secret security clearance.
Core Certifications: Must possess Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II certification) AND a relevant cloud environment certification (e.g., AZ-104 Azure Administrator, SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator, or equivalent) or 5 years relevant experience
