System Administrator

Responsibilities

• Administer and support mission systems running in Azure Government, including VMs, storage, networking, Azure AD/Entra ID, and resource policies
• Support Administration of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments including host pools, session hosts, and application delivery for Windows and Linux
• Support and operate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including cluster lifecycle management, node pools, identity integration, networking, and upgrades
• Manage Azure Container Registry (ACR) including image lifecycle, scanning, and integration with CI/CD pipelines
• Construct and maintain STIG compliant Windows and Linux images for use across Azure Gov environments
• Deploy, configure, and maintain core cloud resources using Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform) and automation tools such as Gitlab
• Implement and maintain Azure security controls including identity management, conditional access, RBAC, and resource governance
• Support RMF/ATO sustainment tasks by documenting system configurations, updating security artifacts, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Develop documentation and best practices to drive consistent and secure platform usage
• Participate in cross disciplinary efforts spanning cybersecurity, networking, software development, systems administration, and operational support
• Learn new technologies, frameworks, and cloud-native operational procedures as required

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Active TS/SCI or ability/willingness to obtain
• 5+ years of cloud administration experience, preferably in Azure Government
• Experience with AKS, containerization, and ACR
• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk, Prometheus)
• Familiarity with DevOps tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
• Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification required
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to thrive as part of a small, fast-moving team
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and innovation skills