About the role

  • Cloud Architect at IT-Strat managing Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud. Handling system configurations and ensuring VM security and availability.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Cloud Architect

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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