Systems Administrator Senior-Azure (App Dev & DevSecOps) Remote

Lensa; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a System Administrator-Azure (DevOps Engineer) to modernize US Government systems. This role involves managing services, automating processes, and ensuring system security. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in DevOps and Azure. The position offers a remote work option and a competitive salary range based on experience.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Flexible work weeks

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience required.
• In-depth understanding of DevOps methodologies.
• Participated in or led agile development teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for automating installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services.
• Manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency.
• Develops advanced technical solutions for network management.

Skills

Active Directory

Cloud Computing

Computer Servers

Kubernetes

Microsoft Windows Server

Git

GitHub

Databricks

Site Reliability Engineering

Security+

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

System Center Configuration Manager

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

BigFix

Job description

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Req ID: RQ197542

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Systems Administration

Skills: Active Directory (AD), Cloud Computing, Computer Servers, Kubernetes, Microsoft Windows Server

Certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator - Microsoft

Experience: 6+ years of related experience

Job Description: GDIT is looking for a System Administrator-Azure (DevOps Engineer) to join our team’s effort to modernize 12 US Government spectrum and frequency management systems.

How a Systems Administrator Senior Will Make An Impact:

• You will be responsible for distributed and managed services, automating the installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services. You will manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency and guide and manage software releases for new features and support users through consolidation. Performs the administrative operation of server hardware and software. Ensures system security and executes practices and procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
• Plan, design, and build system images with operating systems and key mission applications to support training and operations.
• Updating and patching systems, as required.
• Test and provision systems, while integrating applications with enterprise and organizational services and licensing.
• Identify and analyze system errors; work with users and vendors to resolve. Orchestrate patching, updates, and application deployment using organizational tools such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and BigFix.
• Work closely with Information System Owner (ISO), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), to integrate compliance agents, patches, and STIGs in accordance with government standards, the Risk Management Framework, and various controls and overlays.
• Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.
• Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
• Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

• Participated in or led agile development teams
• In-depth understanding of DevOps methodologies
• Education: Bachelor's Degree with 6 - 10 years of experience

Required Skillset:

• Experience in Microsoft Azure
• Valued Certification(s): Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent
• Security+ Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support
• Knowledge of related hardware and software
• Experienced using Git, GitHub, and Databricks
• Experience in release management
• Experience supporting production systems using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; tactful; effective listening skills and follow-through
• Solid work ethic and ability to work in a mission-critical environment
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers
• Desired Skillsets: Experience with Kubernetes

Location: Remote

Citizenship Required: US Citizenship

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance required to start; Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Travel Required: Less than 10%

The likely salary range for this position is $97,063 - $131,321. Salary will be based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible work weeks, paid time off, and more. We are GDIT, a global technology and professional services company serving the U.S. government and defense sectors. Join our Talent Community at https://gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans