Senior Cloud Systems Administrator -AZURE - ACTIVE SECRET

ASD GLOBAL

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$82 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Cloud Computing, Systems Administration/Management, Microsoft Windows Azure, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Cloud Architecture, Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Public Cloud, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server, Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, Secret Clearance, Ansible, Authentication, Automation, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Computer Science, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Data Recovery, Database Backup, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Disaster Recovery, Government, High Availability, Linux Operating System, Memory Hardware, Performance Analysis, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Patches, Software Patches, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Maintenance, Testing, User Account Administration, VMS Operating System, Virtual Machine (VM), Windows PowerShell,
QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills:

 


• Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments

• Experience using Azure Active Directory

• Experience using Azure Monitor

• Azure Migrate and or Azure Site Recovery

• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

• Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.

• Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad

spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line

transaction processing and hybrid

• Knowledge and experience working with data migration from di]erent database

systems to updated modern systems

• Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL

Developer, MSSQL

• Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience

• RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD

• PowerShell Scripting

Required Certification(s):• CompTia Security+ required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II

• Other work-dependent certifications a plus

 


Preferred Skills:

 


• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud

environments

• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems

• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

• Experience working in Federal or State government environments

• Ability to work independently and remotely

 

LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
16 days ago

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 


• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud

• Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure

high availability and security of all VMs and services

• Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel

• Manage access permissions according to the least privilege principles

• Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity

management and multi-factor authentication

• Perform regular system updates and security patches

• Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA

STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server)

• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive

admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up

system configurations)

• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure

Monitor or custom scripts

• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or

performance degradation

• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems

• Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives

can be met

• Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS)

products

• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanningQUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant field (or equivalent professional

experience) is preferred

About the Company

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ASD GLOBAL

ASD has built a solid reputation as a True Systems Engineering Company, providing advanced solutions to businesses and public sector enterprises worldwide.
Our focus is simple. We strive to meet and exceed our client’s expectations by
providing innovative technology and the know-how at a cost that is reasonable
for agencies of all sizes. At ASD, our success has been built on the impact our
solutions have had on our clients’ efficiency and on their bottom lines.

v  Enterprise IT

v  Business Systems and Solutions

v  Application and Software Development 

v  Cyber Security – NOC/SOC Support 

v  Service Center and Help Desk Support 

v  Sensor Technologies and Operations, SATCOM 

v  Weapon Systems and Equipment Support, Weapon Systems Assembly

v  Training and Simulation Support 

v  Intelligence/ CI Operations and Services Jobs

v  Mission Support and Maintenance Personnel

v  SCM/ Logistics 

v  Aerospace Manufacturing and Engineering, , 

v  Digital, Embedded Engineering

v  Fixed and Rotary Wing Aviation Support, 

v  Avionics and Field Operations, 

v  Aircraft Structures, ground operations. 

v  Engineering Services 

CLIENTS -  CMS, NIH, HHS, FDA, CDC, FDIC, SEC, FCC, DOJ, SBA, DHS, CBP, USCIS, WHCA, DIA, USAF, USA, OSD, DISA, USN, DoC, USPS, TSA, IRS, GPO, DLA, DTRA, NOAA, USPTO, BFS, various State Agencies 

Larger System Integrators, Government Contractors and premier Aerospace and Defense Entities 

COMPANY SIZE
51 - 200
HEADQUARTERS
San Ramon, CA, US