System Administrator (Azure)

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance of Azure environments supporting NTIA Secret and Unclassified spectrum systems.
• Perform system and application patching, backup validation and testing, account troubleshooting, licensing activities, scripting, and routine system administration.
• Implement and maintain applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support remediation of identified security findings.
• Monitor Azure dashboards to identify infrastructure health issues, application or system performance degradation, and site-wide alerts.
• Configure and maintain Azure Log Analytics Workspaces to support centralized log aggregation, alerting, dashboards, operational reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Support security-focused implementations and technical initiatives across Azure environments.
• Assist the Task Order security team with technical information and updates required to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.
• Support POA&M remediation activities and resolution of identified vulnerabilities and security deficiencies.
• Utilize SIEM capabilities to collect, correlate, monitor, and analyze security events supporting threat detection, troubleshooting, and incident response.
• Apply cloud networking knowledge to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues and support infrastructure enhancements.
• Operate and maintain authentication and authorization infrastructure, including Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access policies, Virtual Networks, and associated service infrastructure.
• Support Azure environment enhancements and configuration changes.
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for mission-critical systems and periodically validate recoverability.
• Support database and data-management activities associated with operational systems.
• Support operations across Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
• Support data movement across security domains using the Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
• Support classified systems and SIPR network operations as required.
• Conduct periodic Azure environment cost analysis and develop recommendations for cost optimization.
• Maintain operational functionality and availability for critical NTIA applications, including Spectrum XXI, IRACnet, FMRS, EL-CID Online, FWDP, and IQLink.
• Work independently and collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum environment to resolve incidents, implement changes, and sustain production services.
• Maintain accurate operational, configuration, security, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to required contractual reporting and technical deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant field and 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• 5+ years of database and data-management experience.
• Azure Expert-level certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting Azure Commercial, Government, and Secret cloud environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with the Azure Data Transfer Cross-Domain tool.
• Experience supporting SIPR networks and classified systems operations.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, conditional access, Virtual Networks, and related Azure service infrastructure.
• Experience with Azure monitoring, logging, alerting, and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Experience performing patching, backup/recovery, vulnerability remediation, system troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Experience implementing and maintaining STIG-compliant systems.
• Experience using SIEM technologies for security monitoring, event analysis, and incident-response support.
• Experience supporting ATO documentation and POA&M remediation activities.
• Experience with cloud networking and troubleshooting.
• Experience with scripting and systems-administration automation.
• Certifications:
• Must satisfy DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Program Deliverables:

Benefits:

• Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:
• 401k matching
• PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Complimentary life insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday leave
• Onsite office gym access
• Commuter Benefits Plan