Systems Administrator

Remote PositionDC area preferred, as they would like the candidate to come in for a quarterly meeting.Primary ResponsibilitiesAdministration & GovernanceSystem administration tasks for both Linux and Windows server based systems including provisioning, deprovisioning, configuration, troubleshooting, and executing platform upgrades.Plan, coordinate, and execute successful patching of operating systems and installed applications.Monitor and optimize cloud storage costs and efficiency, employing FinOps strategies to ensure cost-effective resource utilization.Develop, deploy, and manage scalable and secure data pipelines according to Zero Trust principles.Development & EngineeringImplement automation using Powershell, YAML, JSON, Bash, or other tools to streamline operational processes.Develop, implement, and improve upon Python based scripts to support day to day infrastructure and continuous monitoring applications.Identity GovernancePerform user account onboarding/offboarding and managing proper role-based access controls in both Active Directory and in the cloud.Continuous MonitoringEnsure collective awareness and accurate and timely response to performance related issues through the development, implementation, and use of performance monitoring dashboards and alerts.Ensure integrity of data streams, ingestion, and transformations of data into Azure Sentinel.Develop and implement automated playbooks to detected incidents.Perform regular analysis, tracking, and reporting on the system environment including:Capacity analysis and right-sizing of virtual machinesInventory checksCompliance to security standards and benchmarksCloud environment costs, trends, and anomaliesUser account access reviewsIncidents that impact system availabilityCollaborate with other teams to implement appropriate cloud solutions and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the cloud infrastructure including diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.Continually identify, leverage, and implement best practices for cloud environments and virtual machines.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field and 4+ years experience in managing compute environments. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Proficiency in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server operating systems. Proficiency in managing IaaS/SaaS resources in a cloud environment. Demonstrated understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, VPN, DHCP, TLS, IP subnetting and routing. Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure tasks. Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems. Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Ability to obtain public trust clearance.