Cloud Systems Administrator/Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description
Position Summary:

A mission-focused team supporting national security operations is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator/Engineer with experience in cloud-hosted environments, particularly for Windows-based infrastructure. This position involves supporting both custom-built and third-party applications deployed in a secure, cloud environment. Work will include hands-on system administration, environment provisioning, patching, and collaboration with both internal development teams and enterprise service components.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain Windows-based environments across development, testing, and production tiers.

  • Deploy code and software packages (custom, commercial, and government-developed) to isolated environments.

  • Perform patch management, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.

  • Coordinate with technical leads, developers, and infrastructure teams to support reliable delivery of application services.

  • Contribute to the modernization of existing systems using secure web and remote desktop technologies.


Required Experience:
  • 4+ years in systems administration or cloud infrastructure (additional experience may substitute for a degree).

  • Active Top Secret Clearance

  • Security+ or other IAT II compliant certification

  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure services (especially one of the leading government-authorized cloud platforms).

  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Windows Desktop OS.

  • Understanding of networked systems and system-level design.

  • Ability to work in an Agile development environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Desired Skills:
  • Experience supporting geospatial applications or services using spatial data standards (e.g., WMS, WFS, KML).

  • TS/SCI CI Poly

  • Hands-on familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or containerized platforms.

  • Experience managing cloud-native services (e.g., virtual compute instances, object storage, serverless compute).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and pipeline automation.

  • Ability to author or update system architecture documentation.

  • Use of collaboration platforms such as issue trackers, wikis, and chat tools.

  • Relevant certifications in cloud or Microsoft ecosystems are a plus.

Location:
Chantilly
Category:
Technology

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