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JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Sr. Azure System Administrator - Location: Washington, DC metro region Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent MUST: Secret Clearance , Azure Gov & on-Prem VMware Job Description: Client is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Azure Systems Administrator to join our team. 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 Servers 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? 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 Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance Compensation Package: • Bonus opportunities Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • Are you willing to commute or Relocate to Washington, DC metro region? • What is your visa type? (US Citizen or GC) • What is your current location? • How many years of experience do you have as an Azure System Administrator? • How many years of experience do you have into managing Azure services (including windows VMs) in an Azure Government cloud? • Do you have experience in Perform Windows servers system administration duties in a mixed environment (Azure Gov & on-Prem VMware)? • Do you have any certification in Azure? • Kindly, provide me your best email address and contact number? • Do you have any Secret Level Clearance ? Is Must. Experience: • on-Prem VMware/Azure Gov: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: • Secret Level Clearance (Required) Location: • Washington, DC (Required) Ability to Commute: • Washington, DC (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Remote

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