Azure Cloud Administrator

We are currently seeking an Azure Cloud Administrator that will be a critical member of a U.S.-based global systems integrator providing technology solutions and services for commercial and government clients. This is a full-time permanent role supporting a key client for our program in Washington, DC.

 

The Cloud Administrator is a key role, which will support multiple customer operations initiatives. HEITS is seeking a Cloud Administrator who has experience with designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Candidate should be able to design and develop complex solutions with minimal to no assistance from peers. Daily duties include O&M of virtual environments, cloud migration projects and designing and implementing new technologies.

 

The successful candidate will possess a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-oriented solutions from major vendors such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
• Provide technical expertise and assist with systems integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments
• Create cloud implementation plans, operational documentation, and continual improvement of current systems and designs
• Conduct cloud assessments, planning, and migration activities for varied application sets
• Provides operations, maintenance, and enhancement of cloud applications within all cloud environments

• Must have experience as a Cloud Admin (AWS or Azure) to include tasks such as cloud migration, cloud networking, IAM, cloud optimization, and deployment automation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
• At least one advanced cloud certification
• Proven track record in leadership positions executing cloud migrations and application refactoring
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems
• Team player capable of high performance and flexibility in a dynamic working environment
• Ability to interact positively, collaborate and communicate appropriately with team members
• Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking
• Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently, and with a team, in a fast-moving environment
• Strong mastery of Azure infrastructure provisioning, security hardening
• Experience in migrating on-premise infrastructure to the Azure environment
• Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V including designing, configuring, and migrating workloads to and from on premise Hyper-V virtualized infrastructure to Azure cloud environments
• Demonstrated experience with supporting IL6 Azure infrastructure
• Experience with programming and infrastructure automation (JSON, YAML, Python, Terraform)
• Experience with CI/CD Pipeline
• Experience with Cloud Security Tools
• Experience with Containers in the Azure Environment
• Experience implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for various systems
• Azure certifications - professional desired, or associates with additional experience
• Formalized systems engineering methods including but not limited to performing assessment of alternatives (AoA) and business case analysis (BCA)
• Other industry certifications a plus

 

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline w/ 8+ years of relevant experience or
• Master’s Degree in a related discipline w/ 6+ years
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

 

Work Authorization

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible for TS/SCI

 

Background & Drug Screening Conditions

• Must pass a background investigation, a 10-panel drug test, and driver’s license check

 

Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.

Vision Technologies is an AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.