Sr. Administrator; Azure, OpenShift - Secret Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Administrator (Azure, OpenShift) - Secret with Security Clearance
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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. QUALIFICATIONS

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.