Senior Systems Administrator

Description:
Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Washington, DC

Our client seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to support Azure Cloud Operations for the NTIA Federal Spectrum Data Systems program. The role maintains security, availability, performance, recoverability, and operational functionality across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret environments. The position supports classified and unclassified systems, implements STIGs, monitors and optimizes environments, and sustains mission applications within an Agile/Scrum context. Active Secret clearance is required.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

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.

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• 5+ years of database and data-management experience.
• Azure Expert-level certification or equivalent experience with Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Expertise supporting Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
• 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 and 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.
• Must satisfy DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a relevant field.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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