Sr. Administrator; Azure, OpenShift

Job Title: Sr. Administrator

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Type: 6 + months Contract To Hire

Contractor Work Model: Onsite (with some flexibility)

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Required

We are seeking a Sr. Administrator with strong hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure and Red Hat Open Shift/Kubernetes to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise systems in a secure federal environment. The ideal candidate has a deep background in cloud administration, Dev Sec Ops , automation, and container orchestration. Experience with IBM Maximo is a plus but not required.

• Design, develop, and implement secure enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services.
• Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure and cloud-native applications.
• Support and enhance containerized applications using Open Shift, Kubernetes, ACR, and Docker.
• Apply Agile and Dev Sec Ops  practices, including CI/CD pipeline support and automation.
• Utilize IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure-native equivalents to manage cloud environments.
• Perform system troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Document technical solutions, system designs, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with security, engineering, and project management teams to ensure compliant and effective cloud solutions.
• (Optional) Support and integrate IBM Maximo or other EAM/CMMS platforms when needed — experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Required:

• US Citizenship & Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services (Azure App Services, Azure VMs, Azure Dev Ops, Azure Infrastructure).
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and/or Red Hat Open Shift
  .
• Strong understanding of Agile, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD
  , and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with automation or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, YAML pipelines).

Highly Desired:

• Experience with Azure Container Registry
  , Docker, or other container technologies.
• Familiarity with authentication/security protocols such as Okta
  , Kerberos, or SPNEGO.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL preferred).
• Red Hat Open Shift certifications or Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104).

Nice to Have (Optional):

• Experience with IBM Maximo
  , MAS 9, or other Enterprise Asset Management systems.
• Experience with CMMS environments or integration frameworks.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.