Cloud Platforms Administrator

ECS; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Platform Administrator to join a team responsible for managing and maintaining multiple network enclaves to support the DoD community. The candidate will aid in developing, maintaining, creating, documenting, and installing network and enclave infrastructure for a broad range of programming requirements, datasets, applications, and research objectives.

This is a demanding, high-energy position requiring innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; 5+ years of professional experience or equivalent, per job posting.
• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Server, Linux, security, back-up and recovery specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage server access for multiple external vendors (government, academia, industry).
• Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages; maintain per IT policies.
• Monitor and tune the system for optimum performance.
• Perform additional program-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Security clearance

IAT Level II Security+

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Azure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Azure infrastructure

Active Directory

Entra ID

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Platform Administrator to join a team responsible for managing and maintaining multiple network enclaves to support the DoW community. The candidate will aid in developing, maintaining, creating, documenting, and installing network and enclave infrastructure for a broad range of programming requirements, datasets, applications, and research objectives. This is a demanding, high-energy position that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software problems. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills; is a motivated, self-starter who enthusiastically tackles operational challenges, and can quickly grasp and implement creative solutions; and is both customer-service and career growth-oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage server access for multiple, simultaneous, external vendors (i.e., Government, academia, and industry).
• Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages; maintain them in accordance with established information technology (IT) policies and
• Monitor and tune the system to achieve optimum performance
• Perform additional program-related duties, as
• Other duties, as assigned.

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000

Please note, Salary is commensurate with skillset, qualifications, experience, and educational background.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline, and 5+ years of professional experience or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Server, Linux, security, back-up and recovery specifications.
• Demonstrated ability with automation scripting languages such as
• In-depth understanding of Defense Information Systems Agency’s Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements (DISA STIGs).
• Prior hands-on experience:
• Installing and configuring software and Microsoft Azure infrastructure components
• Providing technical support to both Windows and Linux-based servers and information technology systems
• Managing server access for multiple dispersed users
• Collaborating with Cloud Service Providers to design, implement, and maintain customer solutions
• Writing and executing technical documents including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Concepts of Operation (CONOPs), and other related technical artifacts.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

Desired Skills

• In-depth knowledge of, and experience with:
• FortiGate Firewalls Cisco Switch, and Mobile API Gateway (MAG) device configurations.
• Web server administration (IIS, Apache, NGINX, etc.).
• DevOps technologies.
• Storage technologies and procedures.
• Patch Management solution implementation.
• System orchestration (Chef, Puppet, Ansible, etc.).
• AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
  

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!