Senior Cloud Systems Administrator -AZURE - ACTIVE SECRET

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • 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 PowerShell 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 scanningQUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant field (or equivalent professional experience) is preferred ASD Global