Senior Systems EngineerBethesda, MD – hybrid (2 days/week onsite)US citizenship is required per government contract Must be able to get Public Trust clearance Actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator with Cloud Focus. The ideal candidate resides within the DMV area with the ability to support a hybrid role with two days on-site in Bethesda, MD. As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining server operating systems, ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of infrastructure platforms. If you have a strong background in system administration, a strong background in Microsoft Azure, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.Job Responsibilities: Manage and troubleshoot new or existing server operating systems for related infrastructure software and hardware. Maintain Cloud (Azure) platforms Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software Administer day-to-day sustainment, integrity, security, and availability of infrastructure platforms. Execute capacity analysis, maintain the security posture of infrastructure systems, and monitor performance. Create standard operating procedures, maintenance guides, and knowledge base articles to ensure proper documentation for operational upkeep. Perform platform maintenance upgrades to ensure a proper security and operational posture. Assist architecture and engineering with evaluating, making recommendations, and testing infrastructure hardware and software products. Provide support for VMware Architecture and guest virtual machines. Execute Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance. Serve as problem management, providing workarounds and determining root cause analysis related to patching and vulnerability management. Provide support for system backup and restoration operations. Assist with developing, maintaining, and employing documented Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for backup, restoration, and system replication operations, ensuring they align with ITIL and industry best practices. Implement processes to support and assist in ensuring system and infrastructure backups are completed as scheduled. Follow Enterprise directives to periodically test backup and restore operations where applicable. Aid in documenting all backup and restoration operations in logs for auditing purposes. Assist and make recommendations to improve processes, tools, and/or procedures for backup efficiency and reliability. Coordinate to resolve any backup/restore process issues. Monitor daily performance alarms, errors, and outage trends. Review product delivery, verify hand receipts/ownership responsibilities, and ensure diagrams, sustainment, and operational documentation are available to support staff. Track pertinent system information, architecture, and performance metrics. Participate in project, leadership, and other telecommunication-related meetings.Job Qualifications:Required Skills: 4 years experience supporting server architecture and administration. Experience managing and deploying Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and Azure Active Directory. Strong skills in monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Expertise in system administration, including server operating systems management and troubleshooting. Familiarity with industry-standard system administration tools and methodologies.Preferred Skills: Federal Consulting Industry Experience Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.#M2System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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