Systems Administrator (U.S. Citizenship required)
Job Title: Systems Administrator
Job Location: Alexandria, VA.
Job Description:
Syneren is currently seeking a Systems Administrator on our DOD contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain Azure cloud solutions, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and virtual networks.
- Maintain, track and renewal of DOD SSL certificates.
- Create Azure Storage reports.
- Produce STIG checklist on a quarterly basis.
- Install windows & 3rd party software updates and remediate security vulnerabilities.
- Create VMs snapshots and troubleshoot VMs issues.
- Monitor Azure infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal system operation and availability.
- Automate routine tasks and processes using Azure Automation, PowerShell, or other scripting languages to improve operational efficiency.
- Stay up to date with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for system enhancements or optimizations.
Required Qualifications:
2 years of proven experience as a Windows Server System Administrator in the US Federal Government, preferably with a focus on Azure cloud technologies.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Understanding of Azure services and solutions, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.
- US Citizenship
Preferred:
- IAT II Certifications IAW DoD (For DoD IAT Level 2, the two required certs are as follows: CompTIA Security+ or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) Other security-related certs that are accepted (in addition to the above two certs) as well for the DoD IAT Level 2 include the following as well: CCNA Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC).
Nice to have:
Prior experience within DoD agencies.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT related field such as MIS, Computer Science
Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate)
- Active Secret Clearance