Criterion Systems - Washington, DC

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Washington, DC
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Overview: At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply. Responsibilities: We are seeking a mission-focused Cloud Administrator to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Washington D.C.! The Cloud Administrator will support cloud systems engineering, administration, and maintenance for a high visibility Executive Branch customer. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the optimal performance of Azure cloud services, specifically, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of Azure environments to support mission critical applications and operations. The role requires demonstrated experience and expertise with Azure services, including Azure Active Directory, VMs, Azure Networking, and storage solutions for efficient cloud management. This role is hybrid and requires 2 days a week on-site in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, manage, and operate Azure resources.
  • Perform system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
  • Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
  • Support security assessments to identify and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities and implement enhancements.
  • Manage Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, ensuring efficient configuration and management.
  • Ensure that all cloud solutions adhere to organizational security and compliance standards.
  • Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Automate cloud deployments and configuration management tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

Requirements

  • Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT II Certification or higher
  • BA/BS Degree in IT, Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • CISSP or similar security certification
  • 7+ years of experience including dedicated experience in cloud systems engineering and/or administration
  • Strong knowledge of cloud services and Azure solutions including Azure Active Directory, Azure VMs, Azure Networking, and storage options
  • Experience implementing and managing cloud security, including compliance with NIST and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Experience with automation and scripting technologies (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Azure CLI)
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Life insurance
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