Azure Engineer / Administrator ***Secret or Top-Secret Clearance***

Company: Creative Solutions Services, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Azure Engineer / AdministratorClearance Required:Active Secret or Top-SecretLocation: Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC / On-siteSalary Range: $125K - $150KApplication Deadline: March 31, 2025To apply, please follow these steps:

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• Complete and submit your application.Description:IBSS is hiring an Azure Engineer to work in an enterprise hybrid (on-prem & cloud) Windows environment. This position supports the physical server reduction initiative of the OCIO of a Federal government agency. The primary focus of the role is highly skilled provisioning of systems in Azure. The schedule is normal business hours: 5 days on-site. AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate and an active Secret security clearance (or higher) are required.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provision systems in Azure and deploy Microsoft stack-based applications onto the cloud infrastructure.
  • Work with DevOps Engineers, Application Owners and infrastructure support teams to migrate applications from physical servers to Azure cloud.
  • Deployment, Configuration and Administration of Azure cloud, Azure Active Directory, O365, SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
  • Familiarity with Azure VDI.
  • Ensure proper governance policies and procedures are established and followed to allow for consistent and clean Azure rollouts.
  • Patch deployment management, automation & troubleshooting (using SCCM, WSUS, MECM. Experience with Update Management Center or Azure patch management is a plus).
  • Create scripts to automate certain functions on Azure. Research and recommend innovative automated approaches for administration tasks.
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
  • Administration, monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting applications on physical Windows servers as needed.
  • Troubleshooting, identifying & isolating issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Respond to application-related issues, resolving on-the-spot problems (when possible), replicating the issue for internal analysis/diagnosis, and preparing technical documentation accurately depicting the problem and/or solution.Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
    • US Citizen with active Secret Security Clearance.
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AZ-104.
    • 5+ years of Windows Server Engineering in an enterprise environment.
    • 3+ years of experience working on Azure Cloud. Ability to fully provision systems in Azure - including virtual machines and resources, configurations and application deployments.
    • Ability to quickly understand the organizational structure of the agency and facilitate work with different teams, both internal and external.
    • Proficient in PowerShell.Desired Skills:
      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related is a plus.
      • Experience with Azure Log Analytics and Azure Patch Management.
      • Experience with Azure Kubernetes and serverless computing technologies.
      • Knowledge and experience applying DISA STIGs.
      • Experience with asset/vulnerability management tools: Qualys, Tenable, Nessus, BigFix.About IBSS Corp.Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com.
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