Cloud Architect
Information Technology Strategies, Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Washington • Washington • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
About the role
- Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud.
- Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services.
- Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel.
- Manage access permissions according to the least privileged principles.
- Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multifactor authentication.
- Perform regular system updates and security patches.
- Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server).
- Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations).
- Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts.
- Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation.
- Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems.
- Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met.
- Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products.
Requirements
- Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
- CompTia Security+ required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
- 3+ years of related experience required.
- 10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
- Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments.
- Experience using Azure Active Directory.
- Experience using Azure Monitor.
- Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts.
- Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
- Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid.
- Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems.
- Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL.
- Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience.
- RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD
- PowerShell Scripting.
- Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems.
- Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience working in Federal or State government environments.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
Benefits
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Windows server managementLinux server managementAzure Government cloudsystem configurationpatch managementtroubleshootingAnsiblePowerShell scriptingdatabase architecturedata management
Soft Skills
independent workremote workroot cause analysiscommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
IT-II security clearanceBachelor's degreeCompTia Security+