Multi-Cloud Systems Administrator

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Linux
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Active Directory

Job Details

Multi-Cloud Systems Administrator 

Department: Information Technology / Infrastructure
Location: Decatur, IN
Work Model: On-site
Role Type: Full-time Hours
Duration: 6-month contract (potential extension/conversion)

Clearance requirement: PUBLIC TRUST

About Our Client
Our client is a global technology, engineering, and science company that supports critical missions across defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. They provide advanced solutions by combining deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge technology, focusing on mission-driven AI, full-spectrum cybersecurity, digital modernization, rapid prototyping, systems engineering, data analytics, and automation. With operations in over 400 locations across 30 countries, this organization is dedicated to solving complex challenges for government and commercial clients worldwide, delivering end-to-end support for intricate missions.

Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join their growing team. This role is for a seasoned professional with robust experience and proficiency in managing Windows and Linux servers within a multi-cloud environment. You will play a vital role in engineering solutions and maintaining compute and storage infrastructures, delivering efficiency through automation, and ensuring scalability, flexibility, and compliance.
Day-to-day, you will perform system administration tasks, manage identity lifecycles, implement highly available network architectures, and ensure accurate documentation. You will collaborate effectively with DevSecOps teams, participate in in-house training programs to foster knowledge, and identify cost-saving improvements. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, committed to continuous learning, and passionate about maintaining secure, efficient, and scalable IT infrastructures.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform system administration tasks for Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8.

  • Conduct regular platform upgrades and vulnerability management.

  • Troubleshoot system issues and automate tasks with native scripting languages.

  • Manage system performance and application inventory and administration.

  • Ensure compliance to regulatory baselines.

  • Develop and execute deployments using infrastructure-as-code.

  • Utilize DevOps pipelines to operate cloud-native services and deployments.

  • Administer the lifecycle of SSL certificates and associated infrastructure and domains.

  • Manage and test data backups and disaster recovery policies.

  • Manage human and system identity lifecycles, including onboarding, offboarding, and role management.

  • Implement, update, and regulate group policy and identities in Active Directory and Azure EntraID.

  • Implement highly available network architectures.

  • Manage network security and network routing in a hybrid-cloud environment.

  • Manage IP based access rules, network address sourcing, and CIDR whitelists/blacklists.

  • Communicate effectively and promptly with DevSecOps teams to implement appropriate cloud-native solutions.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the system and network infrastructure.

  • Participate in in-house training programs to foster and spread knowledge and awareness to project teams.

  • Promote and empower decision-making within project teams.

  • Manage incident reports.

  • Identify and implement cost-saving improvements and operational efficiencies.


Required Experience/Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a similar field and 4+ years of experience in managing server environments. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Proficiency in both Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems, role services, and application management.

  • Proficiency with Active Directory forest and domain architecture and management.

  • Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity and server hardening concepts.

  • Ability to implement regulatory requirements and security policies with templates, group policy, scripts, and/or custom solutions.

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and implement network connections, firewall and port rules, routing tables, and/or DNS record and resolution management.

  • Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure tasks.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems.

  • Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Ability to self-manage work tasks using M365 based tools.

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

  • Ability to obtain public trust clearance.


Nice-to-Haves

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or a similar field.

  • Cloud or security related certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, and Certified Information System Security Professional.

  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune, Azure Policy, or Azure EntraID.

  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in implementation and enforcement of regulatory compliance and governance controls.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in administration of Azure Entra services including connected applications, policy enforcement, conditional access, and key management.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in implementing network routes, VPNs, DNS, and NSGs.

  • Demonstrated ability to automate resource provisioning using cloud native tools.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a similar field (or equivalent experience).

Pay & Benefits Summary

  • Compensation and benefits details will be discussed with the Recruiter.


Interested? Apply Now!
*Connect with your Catapult Recruiter: Kailyn Hartley, directly at kailyn.hartley@catapultsg.com *

Systems Administrator | Windows Server | Linux Server | Multi-cloud | Azure | AWS | Google Cloud Platform | Active Directory | Network Infrastructure | Cybersecurity | Automation | DevOps | Infrastructure-as-Code | Troubleshooting | IT Operations | Cloud Solutions | Server Management | RHEL | Vulnerability Management

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