Cloud SR Systems Administrator- DCGS - A

System Administrator, Senior Full-Time, APG, MD Top Secret/SCI Clearance Cloud & Subscription Management

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Azure Government Administration:

Administer and sustain secure, multi-subscription environments strictly within Azure Government, including dedicated experience navigating cArmy and the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) frameworks.

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Modern Deployment & Connectivity:

Deploy and manage virtual machines, storage, networking components, and identity services. Must possess a strong understanding of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) mechanics and the secure protocols required to connect and administrative actions using elevated/privileged accounts.

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Application Hosting:

Deploy and maintain application workloads (including Linux-based workloads) utilizing modern hosting architectures such as Containers and Azure App Services (utilizing OneDeploy with .zip or .jar packages). Security, Compliance, & Troubleshooting (Core Focus)

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Vulnerability & Compliance Management:

Actively monitor, document, and accurately report Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance. and maintain STIG checklists to ensure all infrastructure meets rigorous hardening standards.

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Operational Directives:

Rapidly analyze, coordinate, and technical actions in response to Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs).

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Advanced Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and resolve complex system outages. Must be proficient in analyzing network, firewall, and proxy traffic using packet capture (PCAP) tools (e.g., Wireshark) to isolate connectivity issues.

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Above-Baseline Software Updates:

Perform and validate above-baseline software updates and configurations. Routine, baseline system maintenance and patching are automated via a Managed Service Provider (MSP), allowing this role to focus on high-impact deployment tasks. Scripting & Automation

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Command Line Proficiency:

Utilize Azure CLI and PowerShell to query resources, automate repetitive administrative tasks, and streamline cloud operations (

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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is not utilized for standard deployments). Identity & Access Management (IAM)

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Deep RBAC & Entra ID Expertise:

Maintain and troubleshoot identity, access, and directory services utilizing Microsoft Entra ID .

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Complex Group Authorization:

Demonstrate a deep conceptual understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), security groups, and nested permission structures. Candidates must be able to navigate and troubleshoot complex environments w roles are dynamically mapped to security groups through custom, obfuscated web application authorization systems. Operations & Professional Skills

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Service Desk Integration:

Manage, document, and resolve technical issues systematically through an enterprise ticketing system/service desk.

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Communication & Collaboration:

Deliver clear, concise, and professional technical communications within the team and directly to end-users/customers. Requirements & Certifications

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Clearance:

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

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Core Certifications:

Must possess Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II certification) AND a relevant cloud environment certification (e.g., AZ-104 Azure Administrator, SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator, or equivalent) or 5 years relevant experience