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