Systems Administrator T4

Job Title: Systems Administrator T4 Location: Candidate will need to be on site At Herndon a minimum of 3 times a week (May change based on business needs)

Required Experience: 5+ years of experience
Keywords: Cloud admin, azure administrator, azure network solutions, AD, DNS, Firewalls

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND TASKS:

SENIOR CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR
Required Skills and Experience
-5+ years of experience in an IT enterprise System Admin role or Cloud Admin position
-Microsoft Azure Administrator experience
-Microsoft Azure Network Solutions experience
-Windows admin skills (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)
-Networking experience with Palo Alto firewall, Cisco ISE, VPN management, Aruba Wireless
-Must be able to go onsite minimum of 3x per week in Herndon, VA
-Security Clearance or ability to get a Clearance

Nice to Have Skills and Experience
-Bachelors in Computer Science
-Professional industry certifications in area of expertise, certification such as MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104), Azure Certified Solutions Architect (AZ303/304), Design and Implement Microsoft Azure Network Solutions (AZ-700)
-Linux experience with the following platforms: SUSE, RedHat or CentOS
-Experience with integration of SEIM tools, backups, and monitoring tools
-Knowledge of Best Practice and security guides (ex. NIST 800-53 rev 4)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES
*Create, implement and document the following processes for SAS Infrastructure:
-performance monitoring o problem troubleshooting / helpdesk response
-utilization, availability and growth patterns (capacity planning)
-landscape design, configuration and standards
-24/7 support, escalation and SLA models
-IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications
-change management methodology and communication strategy
*Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows
*Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
*Vulnerability management and monthly system patching and maintenance
*Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications
*Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system criticality
*Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification, upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of SAS Infrastructure components
*Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups (Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).
*Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions
*Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfaction