AZURE CLOUD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - HYBRID with Security Clearance

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 scanning 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 Experience: • 3+ years of related experience required • 10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management 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 different 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 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment • US Citizenship Required LOCATION: • Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required