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Job Title: Sr. Azure System Administrator Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent This is a pivotal role responsible for the administration and management of our Azure cloud and On-Prem infrastructure, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and resilient. Contractor will be required to be onsite no less than 3x per week, after full-time onsite for the first 90 days. Responsibilities: • Perform Windows servers system administration duties in a mixed environment (Azure Gov & on-Prem VMware). • Administer Microsoft AD including defining and managing Server?s GPO and security policies. • Migrate systems from on-Prem VMware to Azure Gov cloud. • Continuous reviewing existing Azure services and architecture and look for changes to improve performance and cost of operations. • Proactively manage, monitor, and maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance. • Security and Compliance: • Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to security policies, compliance requirements, and best practices. • Ensure all systems are up to date with patches and all vulnerabilities are remediated according to Agency policies. • Ensure all DOD STIG are reviewed, and new systems are properly hardened before deployment. • Automate routine tasks and processes using Azure Automation, PowerShell, or other scripting languages to improve operational efficiency. • Provide support to create various reports on the Azure infrastructure and on-Prem VMware. • Stay up to date with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for system enhancements or optimizations. Required Qualifications: • At least 8 years of proven experience as a System Administrator in the US Federal Government. • 5+ years of experience managing Azure services (including windows VMs) in an Azure Government cloud. • Experience Managing Windows Servers 2019/2022 • Expert on DoD patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation (Process and Tools). • Experience going through a migration of systems from on-prem to Azure Cloud. • Understanding of Azure services and solutions, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking. • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher Azure certification. • Candidate will be required to have or obtain a Secret level Clearance. • IAT II Certifications IAW DoD (For DoD IAT Level 2, the two required certs are as follows: CompTIA Security+ or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) Other security-related certs that are accepted (in addition to the above two certs) as well for the DoD IAT Level 2 include the following as well: CCNA Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Azure Apps, Azure Functions and Azure Kubernetes Service • Experience with Azure DevOps • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • How many years of experience do you have in Managing Windows Servers 2019/2022 ? • How many years of experience do you have with Azure Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes, Azure DevOps? (Plus) • Are you a US Citizen? • Are you a Green Card Holder? • What is your email address/email ID? • What is your Current Location? Mention the location with zip code • What would be your notice period if offered? • What is your expected rate/hour? Experience: • System administration: 8 years (Preferred) • Managing Azure services: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Vienna, VA 22182 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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