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Alexandria, VA (On-Site/Office)
Job Title: Sr. Administrator
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: 6 + months Contract To Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite (with some flexibility)
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
US Citizenship Required
We are seeking a Sr. Administrator with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise systems in a secure federal environment. The ideal candidate has a deep background in cloud administration, DevSecOps, automation, and container orchestration.
Experience with IBM Maximo is a plus but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, develop, and implement secure enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services.
• Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure and cloud-native applications.
• Support and enhance containerized applications using OpenShift, Kubernetes, ACR, and Docker.
• Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline support and automation.
• Utilize IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure-native equivalents to manage cloud environments.
• Perform system troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Document technical solutions, system designs, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with security, engineering, and project management teams to ensure compliant and effective cloud solutions.
• (Optional) Support and integrate IBM Maximo or other EAM/CMMS platforms when needed — experience is a plus, not a requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• US Citizenship & Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services (Azure App Services, Azure VMs, Azure DevOps, Azure Infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with automation or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines).
Highly Desired:
• Experience with Azure Container Registry, Docker, or other container technologies.
• Familiarity with authentication/security protocols such as Okta, Kerberos, or SPNEGO.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL preferred).
• Red Hat OpenShift certifications or Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104).
Nice to Have (Optional):
• Experience with IBM Maximo, MAS 9, or other Enterprise Asset Management systems.
• Experience with CMMS environments or integration frameworks.
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: 6 + months Contract To Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite (with some flexibility)
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
US Citizenship Required
We are seeking a Sr. Administrator with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise systems in a secure federal environment. The ideal candidate has a deep background in cloud administration, DevSecOps, automation, and container orchestration.
Experience with IBM Maximo is a plus but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, develop, and implement secure enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services.
• Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure and cloud-native applications.
• Support and enhance containerized applications using OpenShift, Kubernetes, ACR, and Docker.
• Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline support and automation.
• Utilize IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure-native equivalents to manage cloud environments.
• Perform system troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Document technical solutions, system designs, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with security, engineering, and project management teams to ensure compliant and effective cloud solutions.
• (Optional) Support and integrate IBM Maximo or other EAM/CMMS platforms when needed — experience is a plus, not a requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• US Citizenship & Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services (Azure App Services, Azure VMs, Azure DevOps, Azure Infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with automation or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines).
Highly Desired:
• Experience with Azure Container Registry, Docker, or other container technologies.
• Familiarity with authentication/security protocols such as Okta, Kerberos, or SPNEGO.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL preferred).
• Red Hat OpenShift certifications or Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104).
Nice to Have (Optional):
• Experience with IBM Maximo, MAS 9, or other Enterprise Asset Management systems.
• Experience with CMMS environments or integration frameworks.
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