Cloud - Azure - SYS ADMIN​/DB - HYBRID Security Clearance

Position: Cloud - Azure - SYS ADMIN / DB - HYBRID with Security Clearance
Job Description:

· 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 the 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 Power Shell 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
Systems Administrator Senior Advisor Requirements and Qualifications

· Master’s degree in computer science or relevant field; or equivalent professional experience is preferred

· Experience using Azure Active Directory

· Experience using Azure Monitor

· Advanced knowledge using Ansible or Power Shell scripts

· Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.

· Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid

· Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems

· Secret Clearance to start
Required Technical

Skills:

· Senior Level system administrator skills required

· 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

· Other work-depending certifications may be required

· Power Shell Scripting
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Experience

· 10 years of relevant experience
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* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

· 5+ year of experience in database and data management

· Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments

· Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems

· Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams

· Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

· Experience working in Federal or State government environments

· Ability to work independently and remotely
Certification:
Security+

Travel Required:

Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)

Location:

On-site at least 3 days a week at customer location