Multi-Cloud Systems Administrator

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with robust experience and proficiency in managing Windows and Linux servers within a multi-cloud environment. You will play a vital role in engineering solutions and maintaining compute and storage infrastructures, delivering efficiency through automation, and ensuring scalability, flexibility, and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Systems Administration
• System administration tasks for Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8 including regular platform upgrades, vulnerability management, troubleshooting, automation with native scripting languages, performance management, application inventory and administration, and compliance to regulatory baselines.
• Development and execution of deployments using infrastructure-as-code and usage of DevOps pipelines to operate cloud-native services and deployments.
• Administer the lifecycle of SSL certificates and associated infrastructure and domains.
• Manage and test data backups and disaster recovery policies.
• Active Directory
• Manage human and system identity lifecycles including onboarding, offboarding, role management, just-in-time privilege escalation, and regular access reviews.
• Implement, update, and regulate group policy and identities in Active Directory and Azure EntraID in conjunction with the Enterprise Access Model.
• Network Infrastructure
• Implement highly available network architectures and manage network security and network routing in a hybrid-cloud environment.
• Manage IP based access rules, network address sourcing, and CIDR whitelists/blacklists.
• Collaboration
• Communicate effectively and promptly with DevSecOps teams to implement appropriate cloud-native solutions and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the system and network infrastructure including diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.
• Participate in in-house training programs to foster and spread knowledge and awareness to project teams, promote and empower decision making, and manage incident reports.
• Identify and implement cost-saving improvements and operational efficiencies over the lifespan of projects and resources.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field and 4+ years experience in managing server environments. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in both Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems, role services, and application management.
• Proficiency with Active Directory forest and domain architecture and management.
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity and server hardening concepts, implementing regulatory requirements and security policies with templates, group policy, scripts, and/or custom solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and implement network connections, firewall and port rules, routing tables, and/or DNS record and resolution management.
• Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems.
• Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to self-manage work tasks using M365 based tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Cloud or security related certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, and Certified Information System Security Professional.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, or Azure EntraID. Demonstrated proficiency in implementation and enforcement of regulatory compliance and governance controls.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administration of Azure Entra services including connected applications, policy enforcement, conditional access, and key management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing network routes, VPNs, DNS, and NSGs.
• Demonstrated ability to automate resource provisioning using cloud native tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems.
• Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to self-manage work tasks using M365 based tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Cloud or security related certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, and Certified Information System Security Professional.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune, Azure Policy, or Azure EntraID.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.

Position Details:

• Pay Rate / Range: $45.81- $50.81

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
• Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
• Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
• BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship
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