Required Skills & Experience- 5+ years of experience in an IT enterprise Cloud Admin or Cloud engineer- 4+ years with PowerShell scripting for automation, extremely fluent in PowerShell and command lines (Bash or Python would be considered as well)- Experience working in a cloud environment for Azure where they were making improvements on processes or performance or efficiency- Experience working on Azure conditional access policies- Expert level Microsoft Azure Administrator/Engineer- Experience with Windows firewalls- Expert level Windows admin skills (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)- Must be able to go onsite 3x per week in Herndon, VA- Security Clearance or ability to get a ClearanceNice to Have Skills & Experience- Bachelors in Computer Science- Professional industry certifications in area of expertise, certification such as MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104), Azure Certified Solutions Architect (AZ303/304)- Linux experience with the following platforms: SUSE, RedHat or CentOS- Experience with integration of SEIM tools, backups, and monitoring tools- Knowledge of Best Practice and security guides (ex. NIST 800-53 rev 4)Job DescriptionThis position is for a large software client. The Senior Systems Cloud Administrator will be responsible for the overall evaluation, design and daily operation of the Corporate IT SAS (Server and Application Services) environment. This role serves as a "hands-on" server administrator who evaluates complex system requirements and then designs, implements and maintains the most efficient solutions. This role will develop and document technical standards, identify and evaluate new products, interface with vendors to purchase new hardware and software, and collaborate with other IT teams to provide guidance to resolve system and application issues. The Senior Systems Cloud Administrator will be directly responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrade, patching, maintenance and monitoring of the SAS environment across the entire Enterprise, while ensuring compliance to various security and encryption protocols for U.S. national security. Key deliverables for success will be: ensuring 100% availability of the environment; implementing fault and performance management; enforcing corporate network, system and application security procedures.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES* Vulnerability management and monthly system patching and maintenance* Create, implement and document the following processes for SAS Infrastructure:o performance monitoringo problem troubleshooting / helpdesk responseo utilization, availability and growth patterns (capacity planning)o landscape design, configuration and standardso 24/7 support, escalation and SLA modelso IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applicationso change management methodology and communication strategy* Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows* Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis* Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications* Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system criticality* Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification, upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of SAS Infrastructure components* Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups (Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).* Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions* Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfactionCompensation:$__70__/hr to $___80__/hr.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.