System Administrator (Azure)

Expression; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k matching

Health and dental insurance (PPO/HDHP)

Life insurance

Generous PTO & holidays

Onsite gym access

Commuter benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Expression is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with Azure Cloud Operations expertise to support NTIA FSDS programs within the Department of Commerce. The role focuses on maintaining secure, available, and performant Azure-based spectrum IT systems across Secret and Unclassified environments.

The candidate will work hybrid at the Hoover Building in Washington, DC, and collaborate across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret clouds while ensuring compliance with STIGs, ATO/POA&M

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• Azure Expert-level certification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret environments.
• Experience with Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
• Experience with SIPR networks and classified systems operations.

Responsabilidades

• Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance of Azure environments for NTIA Spectrum systems.
• Patch, backup validation, testing, and account troubleshooting.
• Implement STIGs and remediate security findings.
• Monitor Azure dashboards for outages and performance issues.
• Configure Log Analytics Workspaces for centralized logging and reporting.
• Support security initiatives across Azure environments and ATO/POA&M processes.
• Assist with vulnerability management and incident response.
• Maintain documentation and participate in Agile/Scrum workflows.

Conocimientos

Azure operations

Cloud security

Scripting/Automation

ATo/POAM

Incident response

SIEM monitoring

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Herramientas

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Entra ID

Virtual Networks

SIEM tooling

Descripción del empleo

Expression is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with expertise on Azure Cloud Operations to support the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Federal Spectrum Data Systems (FSDS) program within the Department of Commerce.

NTIA's Office of Spectrum Management manages electromagnetic spectrum use for the Federal Government and operates national security and unclassified systems used to assign frequencies, maintain spectrum-use databases, review Federal telecommunications systems, and perform spectrum engineering assessments. The FSDS program supports NTIA's modernization of its spectrum-management systems through improved technologies, architectures, automation, and interoperability.

The Systems Administrator will provide Azure cloud operations and maintenance support for Secret and Unclassified spectrum IT systems, helping maintain their security, availability, performance, recoverability, and operational functionality. The position will work across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments and support NTIA's transition of additional systems into production.

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Location: Hybrid/on-site up to 3 days per week, or as required for classified work, at the Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance of Azure environments supporting NTIA Secret and Unclassified spectrum systems.
• Perform system and application patching, backup validation and testing, account troubleshooting, licensing activities, scripting, and routine system administration.
• Implement and maintain applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support remediation of identified security findings.
• Monitor Azure dashboards to identify infrastructure health issues, application or system performance degradation, and site-wide alerts.
• Configure and maintain Azure Log Analytics Workspaces to support centralized log aggregation, alerting, dashboards, operational reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Support security-focused implementations and technical initiatives across Azure environments.
• Assist the Task Order security team with technical information and updates required to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.
• Support POA&M remediation activities and resolution of identified vulnerabilities and security deficiencies.
• Utilize SIEM capabilities to collect, correlate, monitor, and analyze security events supporting threat detection, troubleshooting, and incident response.
• Apply cloud networking knowledge to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues and support infrastructure enhancements.
• Operate and maintain authentication and authorization infrastructure, including Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access policies, Virtual Networks, and associated service infrastructure.
• Support Azure environment enhancements and configuration changes.
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for mission-critical systems and periodically validate recoverability.
• Support database and data-management activities associated with operational systems.
• Support operations across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
• Support data movement across security domains using the Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
• Support classified systems and SIPR network operations as required.
• Conduct periodic Azure environment cost analysis and develop recommendations for cost optimization.
• Maintain operational functionality and availability for critical NTIA applications, including Spectrum XXI, IRACnet, FMRS, EL-CID Online, FWDP, and IQLink.
• Work independently and collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum environment to resolve incidents, implement changes, and sustain production services.
• Maintain accurate operational, configuration, security, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to required contractual reporting and technical deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant field and 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• 5+ years of database and data-management experience.
• Azure Expert-level certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with the Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
• Experience supporting SIPR networks and classified systems operations.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, conditional access, Virtual Networks, and related Azure service infrastructure.
• Experience with Azure monitoring, logging, alerting, and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Experience performing patching, backup/recovery, vulnerability remediation, system troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Experience implementing and maintaining STIG-compliant systems.
• Experience using SIEM technologies for security monitoring, event analysis, and incident-response support.
• Experience supporting ATO documentation and POA&M remediation activities.
• Experience with cloud networking and troubleshooting.
• Experience with scripting and systems-administration automation.

Certifications:

• Must satisfy DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Preferred azure Expert-level certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.

The Systems Administrator may support preparation, maintenance, and technical inputs for:

• Weekly Activity Reports (WARs)
• Contract Monthly Reports (CMRs)
• Monthly Risk Matrix
• Interim Progress Review (IPR) briefing materials
• Monthly Vulnerability Scan Reports
• Quarterly Authentication/Authorization System Status Reports
• Monthly Configuration Management Logs from Git repositories
• Monthly System Availability & Reliability Reports
• Quarterly Environment Cost Analysis Reports with recommendations

Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:

• 401k matching
• PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
• Complimentary life insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday leave
• Onsite office gym access
• Commuter Benefits Plan

About Expression:

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, AI/ML, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

We make sure to provide everyone with the tools and opportunities to grow while working on some of the newest technologies in the industry. We get excited about celebrating our professionals' milestones, accomplishments, promotions, overcoming challenges, and many other aspects that make an engaging collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Expression is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please submit your request to our Human Resources department through the application portal.