Cloud Systems Administrator Senior (Azure)

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Systems Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

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 scanning

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience

• 3+ years of related experience required
• 10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management

Required Skills

Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments

Experience using Azure Active Directory

Experience using Azure Monitor

Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.

Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid

Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems

Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL

Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience

RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD

PowerShell Scripting

Required Certification(s)

• CompTia Security+ required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment

US Citizenship Required

LOCATION

Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Hybrid

Work Location

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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