Cloud Systems Admin

Apply now: Cloud Systems Admin, location is Hybrid (Herndon, VA). The start date is 2 weeks from offer for this 12-month contract position.

Job Title: Cloud Systems Admin

Location-Type: Hybrid (Herndon, VA – 3x/week onsite)

Start Date Is: 2 weeks from offer

Duration: 12-month contract

Compensation Range: $60/hr – $70/hr

Job Description:

Support the buildout and administration of cloud and system infrastructure for a secure facility in Herndon, VA.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Create and document performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning procedures

• Implement and support system availability, growth tracking, and SLA models

• Maintain and design infrastructure diagrams, workflows, and change management processes

• Conduct vulnerability management and monthly patching

• Oversee configuration and servicing of server components and applications

• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and vendor coordination

• Act as SME for infrastructure teams across cloud ops, cybersecurity, and system admin

• Design functional infrastructure requirements and ensure end-user satisfaction

• Assist in IL6 environment buildout

Requirements:

• Must-Haves:

  • 5 years in enterprise system or cloud administration

  • 4 years of strong PowerShell scripting experience

  • Windows firewall experience

  • Expert-level Azure and Windows administration (AD, DNS, GPO)

  • Ability to work onsite 3x/week in Herndon, VA

  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

• Nice-to-Haves:

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-303/304, MCSE, MCITP)

  • Experience with Linux (SUSE, RedHat, CentOS)

  • Familiarity with SEIM tools, backups, and monitoring tools

  • Understanding of NIST 800-53 rev 4 or other security frameworks