Microsoft Windows / Azure Administrator

H & R Computer Consulting Services
Washington, DC
26 Jan 2025

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Job Title: Microsoft Windows/Azure Administrator

Location: Washington, DC (HYBRID)

Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance or higher

Description: IBSS is hiring a Microsoft Windows/Azure Administrator to support enterprise Microsoft Server environment. This position supports the OCIO of a Federal government agency. This role provides highly skilled operations and maintenance of the Microsoft Server and Azure environments with a focus on high availability and security to ensure the bureau's operational applications are able to support their mission.

Responsibilities:
  • Administration of Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019, Azure cloud, VMware vSphere 6.5/7.0.
  • Configuration, deployment and troubleshooting VMware vSphere 6.5/7.0
  • Provide support for Microsoft O365, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, SQL Server installation and configuration.
  • Patch deployment management, automation & troubleshooting.
  • Load operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide support for GPO management and Microsoft Intune, Defender ATP, and Modern Desktop Deployment.
  • Provide problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Ensure security baselines (DISA STIG) applied and security vulnerabilities mitigated with patches or compensating controls.
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets
  • Administration, monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting applications on Microsoft Azure.
  • Provide technical and system administration support through troubleshooting, identifying & isolating issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Configures and maintains and manages Cloud Subscription and virtual tenants such as Microsoft 365, Azure, VMWARE ESX 6.0+ platform, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive tenants.
  • Research and recommend innovative automated approaches for administration tasks
  • Create scripts to automate certain functions on Azure
  • Monitor Azure usage and activity and ensure checks are in place to detect and report suspicious activity
  • Respond to application-related issues, resolving on-the-spot problems (when possible), replicating the issue for internal analysis/diagnosis, and preparing technical documentation accurately depicting the problem and/or solution
  • Ensure proper governance policies and procedures are established and followed to allow for consistent and clean Azure rollouts

Requirements
  • US Citizen with Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related required.
  • 5+ years of Windows Server Engineering in an enterprise environment.
  • 3+ years of experience working on Azure Cloud.
  • Working knowledge of micro services and other cloud-based development paradigms.
  • Ability to quickly understand the organizational structure of the agency and facilitate work with different teams, both internal and external.

Desired:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AZ-104 (a big plus)
  • Development experience with programming and scripting languages such as PowerShell, .NET, Java, Python, Bash, etc.

About IBSS Corp.IBSS is a Woman-Owned business. Since 1992, IBSS has provided specialized professional, scientific, technical, cybersecurity, IT, and software engineering solutions to the Federal sector. Our clients include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). We are committed to serving our clients and employees by delivering service excellence, creating value through technology, and continually improving our skills, services, and processes. Moreover, we maintain an ISO 9001:2015 certification which allows us to optimize current industry best practices to enhance delivery outcomes for our clients.IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.IBSS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • ID: #48835068
  • State: District of Columbia Washington 20230 Washington USA
  • City: Washington
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-01-26
  • Deadline: 2023-03-26
  • Category: Et cetera