CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.

we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.

We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.

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System Administrator (Azure)
Washington DC, US
Active Secret clearance required
140K -160K

Client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with expertise on Azure Cloud Operations to support the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Federal Spectrum Data Systems (FSDS) program within the Department of Commerce.

The Systems Administrator will provide Azure cloud operations and maintenance support for Secret and Unclassified spectrum IT systems, helping maintain their security, availability, performance, recoverability, and operational functionality. The position will work across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments and support NTIA's transition of additional systems into production.

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Location: Hybrid/on-site up to 3 days per week, or as required for classified work, at the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230.

Key Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance of Azure environments supporting NTIA Secret and Unclassified spectrum systems.
Perform system and application patching, backup validation and testing, account troubleshooting, licensing activities, scripting, and routine system administration.
Implement and maintain applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support remediation of identified security findings.
Monitor Azure dashboards to identify infrastructure health issues, application or system performance degradation, and site-wide alerts.
Configure and maintain Azure Log Analytics Workspaces to support centralized log aggregation, alerting, dashboards, operational reporting, and troubleshooting.
Support security-focused implementations and technical initiatives across Azure environments.
Assist the Task Order security team with technical information and updates required to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.
Support POA&M remediation activities and resolution of identified vulnerabilities and security deficiencies.
Utilize SIEM capabilities to collect, correlate, monitor, and analyze security events supporting threat detection, troubleshooting, and incident response.
Apply cloud networking knowledge to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues and support infrastructure enhancements.
Operate and maintain authentication and authorization infrastructure, including Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access policies, Virtual Networks, and associated service infrastructure.
Support Azure environment enhancements and configuration changes.
Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for mission-critical systems and periodically validate recoverability.
Support database and data-management activities associated with operational systems.
Support operations across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
Support data movement across security domains using the Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
Support classified systems and SIPR network operations as required.
Conduct periodic Azure environment cost analysis and develop recommendations for cost optimization.
Maintain operational functionality and availability for critical NTIA applications, including Spectrum XXI, IRACnet, FMRS, EL-CID Online, FWDP, and IQLink.
Work independently and collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum environment to resolve incidents, implement changes, and sustain production services.
Maintain accurate operational, configuration, security, and technical documentation.
Contribute to required contractual reporting and technical deliverables.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant field and 10+ years of systems administration experience.
5+ years of database and data-management experience.
Azure Expert-level certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
Demonstrated expertise supporting Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
Demonstrated expertise with the Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
Experience supporting SIPR networks and classified systems operations.
Experience administering Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, conditional access, Virtual Networks, and related Azure service infrastructure.
Experience with Azure monitoring, logging, alerting, and Log Analytics Workspaces.
Experience performing patching, backup/recovery, vulnerability remediation, system troubleshooting, and security hardening.
Experience implementing and maintaining STIG-compliant systems.
Experience using SIEM technologies for security monitoring, event analysis, and incident-response support.
Experience supporting ATO documentation and POA&M remediation activities.
Experience with cloud networking and troubleshooting.
Experience with scripting and systems-administration automation.

Certifications:
Must satisfy DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements.
CompTIA Security+ certification required.
Azure Expert-level certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
Program Deliverables

The Systems Administrator may support preparation, maintenance, and technical inputs for:
Weekly Activity Reports (WARs)
Contract Monthly Reports (CMRs)
Monthly Risk Matrix
Interim Progress Review (IPR) briefing materials
Monthly Vulnerability Scan Reports
Quarterly Authentication/Authorization System Status Reports
Monthly Configuration Management Logs from Git repositories
Monthly System Availability & Reliability Reports
Quarterly Environment Cost Analysis Reports with recommendations

System Administrator (Azure)

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