Azure Cloud Systems Administrator - GovStaff

GovStaff is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Systems Administrator for a permanent job opening we have in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Hybrid work arrangement with 2 days per week in the APG, MD office and 3 days remote. Potential candidates must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate.

The selected professional will be responsible for maintaining and migrating the product technology stack deployed in the Azure IL5 environment, as well as optimizing cloud services and installing patches to keep all components compliant with cybersecurity requirements and the latest features. The role will also involve assisting cybersecurity personnel in completing/updating RMF packages and connecting the platform to Microsoft 365 services. Project includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS, database server, application server, and Appian business process management platform.

Offering a team oriented challenging work environment, an attractive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to work with a leading tech firm with more than 35 years’ worth of experience and expertise providing information technology/management, data management, logistics, system engineering, and program management solutions to the Federal Government.

SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Pipeline Design and Implementation (Azure DevOps)
• Experience in Appian software installation and maintenance on various types of on-prem and cloud infrastructures.
• Experience managing a Kubernetes cluster and/or containerized applications (ideally Appian).
• Management of Government-approved server or desktop operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, or Red Hat Linux) including installation, configuration, applying security settings
• Experience configuring and managing Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
• Experience managing networking technologies (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, VLANs, general network troubleshooting, etc.)
• Experience managing a production environment with the following: automated install, automated build and deployment, automated configuration management, enterprise monitoring systems, server virtualization, load balancing, web servers, and application servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux server operating system.
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud Architecture and Design
• DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, Azure Resource Manager, PowerShell, Terraform)
• Scripting languages, including one or more of: bash, PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Perl
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Good communications skills

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, CIS or cybersecurity or related field) and 4+ years of experience.No or any degree in non-directly related field with technical certifications and 7+ years of experience
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) – OR – Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104) – OR – Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect
• CompTIA Security+CE (or other DODI 8570 IAT II certification)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the product technology stack in the Azure IL5 environment and ensure high reliability and availability
• Migrate product from the current subscription into the target cloud environment
• Optimize cloud services to minimize operating costs.
• Install patches and updates to keep all components compliant with cybersecurity requirements and the latest features.
• Assist cybersecurity personnel in completing/updating RMF packages for ATO
• Assist the data pipeline engineer in connecting product to Microsoft 365 services.
• Design and implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage a Kubernetes cluster and/or containerized applications (ideally Appian).
• Manage networking technologies
• Manage a production environment with the following: automated install, automated build and deployment, automated configuration management, enterprise monitoring systems, server virtualization, load balancing, web servers, and application servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux server operating system.

At GovStaff, we operate in strict confidence: We do not share resumes, names, or applications outside of GovStaff, unless given express consent by each candidate. We welcome all cleared professionals to our GovStaff Network, regardless of current job seeking status.

If you feel this key opening may meet your experience and interests, please apply. If this position does not meet your interests or the requirements, all applications are still welcomed. We’ll gladly hang onto your profile in the event another position opens that could be a match for your experience and interests. GovStaff, and all our business partners, adhere to all EEOC regulations.