Azure Cloud Systems Administrator (5509)
$78,200–$130,300 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$78,200–$130,300 yearBachelors DegreeDEFENSEMedium
Full TimeBachelors DegreeMediumDEFENSE
Job Summary
Administer hybrid-cloud infrastructure by provisioning, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines using Terraform for consistent deployments. Manage Azure storage solutions, virtual networks, and AKS clusters while implementing DISA STIG hardening, encryption, and Microsoft Entra ID controls. Monitor system performance, execute backup and disaster recovery procedures, and provide technical support to resolve infrastructure issues. Document system architecture and operational procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in system administration
- Significant portion of experience in a cloud environment
- 4 additional years of experience (substitutable for degree requirement)
- Strong understanding of storage, backup, and disaster recovery principles
- Experience using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and creating alert rules
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing
- Hands-on experience with Azure Update Management
- CompTIA Security+ CE, or other approved 8570 IAT Level II certification
- One of the following: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, CCSP, or GCSA
- Must reside within a 75-mile radius of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville AL or be willing to relocate prior to starting date
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell or Azure CLI
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or Jenkins
- Knowledge of advanced Azure networking concepts (e.g., VNet peering, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
- Experience with AWS
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation
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