Cloud Application Administrator (SME II)

NexGen Data Systems; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health, dental and vision保险覆盖（

Spouse/Dependent premium subsidies

401(k) match up to 10%

Comprehensive training and development

11 paid holidays and PTO accrual (15+)

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Cloud Application Administrator (SME II) to manage Navy Flank Speed Cloud Applications, server-based systems, security devices, and storage. You will monitor systems, apply patches, and ensure security posture while supporting analysts with KQL training.

Qualified candidates hold active DoD Top Secret clearance, IAT Level II certifications, and extensive Azure enterprise experience, with RMF/ISSE documentation familiarity.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570/8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required (IAT Level II).
• Azure Cloud Administrator experience in an enterprise cloud environment.
• Azure Fundamentals and MS 365 Fundamentals certifications.
• 3+ years RMF ISSE documentation experience.
• Proficient in applying STIGs to cloud-based systems.
• Experience with enterprise backup software.
• Experience with enterprise storage administration.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and self-starting initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME level support for Azure cloud desktops and services.
• Maintain patches and security posture of cloud environments.
• Apply STIGs and monitor security across systems.
• Develop shell scripts to improve admin productivity.
• Produce status reports on projects and system tasks.
• Aggregate detections/alerts to a cloud-based SIEM.
• Train government/military analysts on KQL usage.
• Train on Navy Microsoft products and capabilities.
• Assist in developing a standardized cloud-based case management system.

Skills

Active DoD TS clearance

IAT Level II (Security+/CySA+/SSCP)

Azure Cloud Admin experience

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

RMF ISSE documentation

STIG implementation

Enterprise backup software

Storage administration

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Cloud Application Administrator (SME II). The Cloud Application Administrator (SME II) administers Navy Flank Speed Cloud Applications environment server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, and performs systems monitoring. Consults on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems’ security and availability.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expert level support for desktops in Azure cloud computing environment
• Maintain systems patches
• Maintain systems security posture
• Implement STIGs
• Improve system administration productivity by authoring/updating relevant shell scripts
• Provide timely reports on projects status and other systems administration work, as required
• Aggregate custom detections and alerts into a cloud native SEIM
• Provide/perform on-the-job training of KQL for all assigned government and military analysts
• Provide/perform on-the-job training of Navy owned Microsoft products and capabilities for all assigned
• Assist in the development of a standardized cloud-based case management system

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• IAT Level II: CompTIA Security+, or CySA+, or SSCP
• 7 - 10 years of experience as Azure Cloud Administrator in an enterprise level cloud computing environment
• Azure Fundamentals Certification
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification
• 3 years’ experience working with RMF based Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) documentation
• Proficient in the application of Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) on cloud-based systems
• Familiar with enterprise backup software and administration
• Familiar with enterprise storage administration and concepts
• Ability to work in team setting, as well as independently
• Self-starter: identify issues and create action plan for resolution
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to concurrently manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects
• Excellent communication skills

About the Company

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.