Cloud Systems Administrator III (CISSP Required) — Fort Belvoir, VA

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Cloud Systems Administrator to serve on a U.S. Army SETA contract at Fort Belvoir. As the senior and sole cloud systems administrator on the program, this position requires a unique self-starter who will apply originality, innovation, and independence in providing maximum value to the organization. Application to this position includes pre-hire assessments in general cognition, technical aptitude, communication, and soft skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and implement scalable cloud solutions to support organizational requirements 
• Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage solutions, and networking components 
• Implement and maintain security and compliance controls for cloud environments 
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot cloud system performance 
• Develop and execute automation processes to streamline cloud infrastructure management 
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud systems 
• Oversee cloud resource provisioning, management, and decommissioning, including user access and permissions 
• Evaluate, integrate, and optimize new cloud technologies and services 
• Collaborate with IT and non-IT personnel to ensure cloud solutions meet organizational needs 
• Establish and manage metrics to assess effectiveness and cost-efficiency of cloud solutions 
• Conduct configuration and change management of cloud services 
• Create and maintain documentation for cloud systems and processes 
• Advise customer and company leadership on cloud architecture best practices and make recommendations based on performance and cost analysis 
• Assist with company proposal efforts related to cloud services 

Requirements

• High school degree (Bachelor's preferred) 
• Minimum of four years' experience performing systems administration, with a minimum of two years performing cloud systems administration using Microsoft Azure Government 
• Current CISSP certification (and ability to maintain) 
• Current SECRET security clearance (verifiable in DISS) 
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Current U.S. blue passport and ability to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) up to 5% 
• Adherence to program's teleworking policy of camera on and professional attire (smart casual) when working remotely 

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an …