Cloud SR Systems Administrator- DCGS - A

System Administrator, Senior

Full-Time, APG, MD

Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Job Description:

Cloud & Subscription Management

• Azure Government Administration:Administer and sustain secure, multi-subscription environments strictly withinAzure Government, including dedicated experience navigatingcArmyand the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) frameworks.

• 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 execute administrative actions usingelevated/privileged accounts.

• Application Hosting:Deploy and maintain application workloads (including Linux-based workloads) utilizing modern hosting architectures such asContainersandAzure App Services (utilizing OneDeploy with .zip or .jar packages).

Security, Compliance, & Troubleshooting (Core Focus)

• Vulnerability & Compliance Management:Actively monitor, document, and accurately report Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance. Execute and maintainSTIG checklists to ensure all infrastructure meets rigorous hardening standards.

• Operational Directives:Rapidly analyze, coordinate, and execute technical actions in response toCyber Tasking Orders (CTOs).

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

• 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

• Command Line Proficiency:UtilizeAzure CLIandPowerShell to query resources, automate repetitive administrative tasks, and streamline cloud operations (Note: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is not utilized for standard deployments).

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Deep RBAC & Entra ID Expertise:Maintain and troubleshoot identity, access, and directory services utilizingMicrosoft Entra ID .

• 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 where roles are dynamically mapped to security groups through custom, obfuscated web application authorization systems.

Operations & Professional Skills

• Service Desk Integration: Manage, document, and resolve technical issues systematically through an enterprise ticketing system/service desk.

• Communication & Collaboration: Deliver clear, concise, and professional technical communications within the team and directly to end-users/customers.

Requirements & Certifications

• Clearance:ActiveSecretorTop Secret security clearance.

• Core Certifications:Must possessSecurity+(or equivalent IAT Level II certification)ANDa relevant cloud environment certification (e.g.,AZ-104Azure Administrator,SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator, or equivalent) or 5 years relevant experience