Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator - DoD Cleared

NexGen Data Systems; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premiums for medical, dental, and

vision insurance

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in Suffolk, VA is seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop System Administrator to manage Navy Flank Speed Azure desktop environment server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and monitoring. The role supports security and availability across the enterprise.

The candidate will deploy and manage Azure VMs, monitor session usage, and provide Tier 2 support while maintaining Windows images with group policy and end-user software.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS security clearance required.
• DoD 8570/8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• IAT Level II: CompTIA Security+, or CySA+, or SSCP
• Azure Administrator Associate Certification or better
• 5+ years IT experience with Microsoft Azure
• Relevant experience as a Windows system administrator
• Understanding of cloud computing and networking
• Experience with PowerShell
• Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Security and Data Governance Tools
• Superior organizational skills
• Capable of managing multiple projects
• Great communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong attention to detail
• ITIL Framework knowledge

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage virtual machines in Azure to support a large user base
• Closely monitor session statistics to develop and refine usage metrics to inform provisioning additional resources or shutting down unused resources; assist in development of service optimization models
• Provide technical support to the Enterprise Flank Speed Tier 2 service desk for troubleshooting issues as required
• Manage Windows image to include group policy and end user software

Skills

Active DoD TS clearance

DoD 8570/8140 certs

IAT Level II certs

Azure Administrator

5+ years Azure IT

Windows admin experience

PowerShell scripting

Cloud computing & networking

Strong communication

ITIL knowledge

Tools

Azure

Windows Server

Group Policy

PowerShell

Security monitoring tools

Job description

NexGen Data Systems in Suffolk, VA is seeking an Azure Virtual Desktop System Administrator to manage Navy Flank Speed Azure desktop environment server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and monitoring. The role supports security and availability across the enterprise.

The candidate will deploy and manage Azure VMs, monitor session usage, and provide Tier 2 support while maintaining Windows images with group policy and end-user software.