Cloud Systems Administrator Senior || DC Washington || Active Secret or Higher || RQ222828

LOCATION

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

Job Description:

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 di]erent 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

Pay:

$70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person