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Senior Systems Administrator – Azure Government Cloud
Location:
Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Clearance:
Secret
Travel:
Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)
On‑site requirements:
At least 3 days per week at customer location.
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship required.
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 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.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science or relevant field, or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
10 years of relevant experience.
Experience using Azure Active Directory.
Experience using Azure Monitor.
Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts.
Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
Extensive experience with data migration from different database systems to modern systems.
Secret clearance to start.
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.
DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II.
PowerShell Scripting experience or certification.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience working in federal or state government environments.
Ability to work independently and remotely.
Certification: Security+.
Microsoft Visio experience for updating diagrams.
Familiarity with cloud‑based database systems.
Equal Employment Opportunity ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who provides equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.
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Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Clearance:
Secret
Travel:
Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)
On‑site requirements:
At least 3 days per week at customer location.
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship required.
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 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.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science or relevant field, or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
10 years of relevant experience.
Experience using Azure Active Directory.
Experience using Azure Monitor.
Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts.
Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
Extensive experience with data migration from different database systems to modern systems.
Secret clearance to start.
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.
DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II.
PowerShell Scripting experience or certification.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience working in federal or state government environments.
Ability to work independently and remotely.
Certification: Security+.
Microsoft Visio experience for updating diagrams.
Familiarity with cloud‑based database systems.
Equal Employment Opportunity ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who provides equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.
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