Senior Systems Administrator (Cloud Focus) with Security Clearance

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Job Description NetImpact Strategies is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator with Cloud Focus . The ideal candidate resides within the DMV area with the ability to support a hybrid role with two days on-site in Bethesda, MD. As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining server operating systems, ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of infrastructure platforms. If you have a strong background in system administration, a strong background in Microsoft Azure, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. Responsibilities Manage and troubleshoot new or existing server operating systems for related infrastructure software and hardware. Maintain Cloud ( Azure ) platform s Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software Administer day-to-day sustainment, integrity, security, and availability of infrastructure platforms. Execute capacity analysis, maintain the security posture of infrastructure systems, and monitor performance. Create standard operating procedures, maintenance guides, and knowledge base articles to ensure proper documentation for operational upkeep. Perform platform maintenance upgrades to ensure a proper security and operational posture. Assist architecture and engineering with evaluating, making recommendations, and testing infrastructure hardware and software products. Provide support for VMware Architecture and guest v irtual m achines. Execute Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance. Serve as problem management, providing workarounds and determining root cause analysis related to patching and vulnerability management. Provide support for system backup and restoration operations. Assist with developing, maintaining , and employing documented Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for backup, restoration, and system replication operations, ensuring they align with ITIL and industry best practices. Implement processes to support and assist in ensuring system and infrastructure backups are completed as scheduled. Follow Enterprise directives to periodically test backup and restore operations where applicable. Aid in documenting all backup and restoration operations in logs for auditing purposes. Assist and make recommendations to improve processes, tools, and/or procedures for backup efficiency and reliability. Coordinate to resolve any backup/restore process issues. Monitor daily performance alarms, errors, and outage trends. Review product delivery, verify hand receipts/ownership responsibilities, and ensure diagrams, sustainment, and operational documentation are available to support staff. Track pertinent system information, architecture, and performance metrics. Participate in project, leadership, and other telecommunication-related meetings. Qualifications Required 4 years experience supporting server architecture and administration. E xperience managing and deploying Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and Azure Active Directory. Strong skills in monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. E xpertise in system administration, including server operating systems management and troubleshooting. Familiarity with industry-standard system administration tools and methodologies. Preferred F e deral Consulting Industry Experience Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. At NetImpact Strategies, we post salary ranges in compliance with the specific labor laws and regulations of each county and state, ensuring transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. This approach reflects our commitment to adhering to legal requirements and promoting equitable pay standards across all regions where we operate. The posted salary range for this role is 7 0,000-110,000 . The posted salary range is not an exact indication of the actual compensation offered and is instead a range of what NetImpact, in good faith, could compensate at the lowest and most high end of the salary market. In general, NetImpact may not pay the top of the salary range. Compensations are determined by several mitigating factors including skillset, experience, trainings, location, and other factors including benefits packages. About Us Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies Your health comes first - we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team Invest in your future - 401(k) Plan - Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required Work hard, play hard - we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays Pawsitively pawesome - Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) Invest in your education - Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, & 2023! Have fun and celebrate and give back - Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet ABOUT US NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact's core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government. ACCESSIBILITY NOTE NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact's online employment application, please contact . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").

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