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Senior System Administrator

Kelly Services, Inc.
Alexandria, Virginia, US
$150K a year
Temporary
Full-time

Sr. System Administrator Windows / Azure

Up to $150K / year

  • The first 90 days will be onsite then a hybrid schedule is given which will be (2 days remote & 3 days onsite) *
  • Requires active SECRET security clearance to start*

Job Description :

Our customer is currently seeking a ? Sr. Systems Administrator (Windows / Azure) on a DoD contract in Alexandria, VA. Contractor will be required to be onsite no less than 3x per week, after full-time onsite for the first 90 days.

Responsibilities :

  • Perform Windows servers system administration duties in a mixed environment (Azure Gov & on-prem VMware)
  • Continuous reviewing existing Azure services and architecture and look for changes to improve performance and cost of operations
  • Maintain Azure cloud solutions, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and virtual networks
  • Manage and update Windows Patches and antivirus on all servers
  • Administer AD in a VMware environment including GPO and security policies
  • Maintain, track and renewal of DOD SSL certificates
  • Produce STIG checklist on a quarterly basis
  • Install windows & 3rd party software updates and remediate security vulnerabilities
  • Create VMs snapshots and troubleshoot VMs issues
  • Monitor Azure infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal system operation and availability
  • Automate routine tasks and processes using Azure Automation, PowerShell, or other scripting languages to improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide support to create various reports on the Azure infrastructure and on-Prem VMware
  • Stay up to date with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for system enhancements or optimizations

Required Qualifications :

  • At least 10 years of proven experience as a System Administrator in the US Federal Government
  • Eight (8) + years’ experience managing all facets of VMware 6.0 infrastructure
  • Eight (8) + years’ experience managing, maintaining Windows AD environment
  • Five (5) + years’ experience managing Azure services (including windows VMs) in an Azure Government cloud
  • Expert on DoD patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation (Process and Tools)
  • Understanding of Azure services and solutions, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate or higher Azure certification
  • Secret Clearance
  • IAT II Certifications IAW DoD (For DoD IAT Level 2, the two required certs are as follows : ? CompTIA Security+ ? or ?

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) ? Other security-related certs that are accepted (in addition to the above two certs) as well for the DoD IAT Level 2 include the following as well : CCNA Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC)

Preferred :

  • Experience with Azure Apps, Azure Functions and Azure Kubernetes Service
  • Experience with Azure DevOps
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT related field such as MIS or Computer Science

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https : / / www.

mykelly.com / help-support-working-with-kelly-us / #Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

What happens next :

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network.

That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

government

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly

Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges.

We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles.

Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances.

It’s just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity.

It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world.

Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.

At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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