Azure System Administrator

Syneren is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Azure Systems Administrator to join our team. This is a pivotal role responsible for the administration and management of our Azure cloud and On-Prem infrastructure, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and resilient. Contractor is required to be onsite.

Syneren Technologies Corporation has expertise in operating, maintaining, and modernizing applications and IT systems for the Federal Government. We provide scientific and engineering expertise for critical agency missions. Our goal is to be at the forefront of change so that we can bring the best ideas to fruition for our clients’ missions.

Note:

a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with the items in bold below is required.

• User account management via Active Directory or Azure AD
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, etc.)
• Manage Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity services
• Infrastructure Service Request Submission & Tracking
• Monitor and optimize performance of cloud-hosted applications and services
• Azure managed SQL services administration
• F5 Load Balancer and DNS configuration and maintenance
• Hardware inventory and lifecycle tracking
• System and application monitoring tools
• Email infrastructure such as Exchange or M365
• Support for tools like Teams and Share Point
• Support for cross-domain solutions (CDS, data guards)
• Certification management / certificate renewal and revocation
• Time server synchronization and integrity
• Security & Compliance
• Implement and manage security controls using Azure Security Center
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 27001)
• Patch management for desktops, laptops, and workstations
• Vulnerability scanning and patch remediation
• Management of public key infrastructure certificates
• Authentication services and single sign-on integration
• Support for segregated classified and unclassified networks
• Compliance and accreditation reporting (e.g., ATO)
• Maintain data integrity and availability across environments
• Controlled patching for classified environments via WSUS
• Secure backup media rotation for classified systems
• Support for secure token and smart card access
• Monitoring and enforcing secure network segmentation
• Enforcement of policies for USB and removable media
• Sanitization and incident response for classified data leaks
• Service level agreements for critical classified systems
• Command Cyber Readiness Inspection preparation
• Support for SCIF access and badge systems
• Endpoint Detection & Response platform operations
• Log forwarding and alerting architecture (e.g., Splunk)
• Enforcing role-based access control policies
• Automated auditing of secure config baselines (STIG/CIS)
• Hardening and auditing of jump box/bastion systems
• Privileged Access Workstation operations and restrictions
• Command-line logging (bash history, Power Shell logs)
• Password/credential rotation and hygiene enforcement
• Configuration of Sentinel, Fore Scout, and Trellix
• Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Backup and disaster recovery testing and validation
• Maintenance of application servers
• Configure and manage Azure Backup and Site Recovery solutions
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Tier-1 and Tier-2 technical support and ticket resolution
• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated technical issues
• Use tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to track system health
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues, outages, and configuration errors
• General IT Support
• Assisting help desk teams with non-cloud-related technical issues
• Troubleshooting local hardware or software problems outside Azure scope
• Supporting desktop or on-premises systems during outages or transitions
• Participating in vendor selection or procurement discussions
• Reviewing third-party tools or services not directly tied to Azure infrastructure
• Coordinating with external consultants for non-Azure projects
• Informally mentoring junior IT staff or interns
• Conducting workshops or presentations on general IT topics
• Documentation &…