System Administrator
Applied Research Solutions · Dayton, OH · 2 days ago
HybridFull-time
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