Azure System Administrator with Security Clearance

Azure System Administrator Location: DC/Maryland/Virginia Citizenship required: Yes
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Remote
Travel Required: Occasional Travel to the DC area for badging and company meetings/events (2-4 times per year). Positions Available: 1
At CloudShape our employees have incredible opportunities to work in helping organizations securely transform their IT Infrastructure to meet the changing business cultures. We help government agencies transform their IT infrastructure using a solutions-driven approach that focuses on business outcomes rather than activities and tasks. This results in reduced capital requirements; lower and predictable operating costs; better alignment with business objectives; and reduced risk.
Our people make us who we are. We believe that to be a good partner for our clients we must have a solid team dynamic. We place emphasis on personal growth, learning new skills and we offer a remote work policy. CloudShape is experiencing rapid growth within our IT & Engineering Portfolio. We are currently seeking a talented Azure System Administrator to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for managing our Azure environment and Azure Virtual Desktop. To be considered for this position, US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance is required. This is a funded position on a 5 year contract and is contingent upon government approval of a candidate and verification of their security clearance prior to starting with CloudShape. Basic Qualifications:
• 6 years of Microsoft Windows System administration with 3+ years of Azure experience

• Configure, manage, and support Microsoft Azure Domain Services/Entra Domain Services and Entra ID

• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktops and Virtual Networks

• Support integrating and connecting Azure Virtual Networks with On-Premise networks

• Audit Azure Activity Logs and Insights

• Proficient in Powershell

• Non-negotiable technical skill or ability

• US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops and images

• Experience managing Intune or other Endpoint Management

• Proficient in Azure CLI What a new CloudShape team member can expect starting out:

• During the first 30 days of employment onboarding activities to include training requirements, program overviews, system familiarization, and department-specific training will establish a solid foundation for the new CloudShape team member. Introductions to management and team leads will provide insight into the team dynamics while identifying key areas where the new CloudShape team member can provide value to the program.

• Day 30 through 90 will consist of further integrating the new CloudShape team member into daily activities with a team lead to guide them. Tasks will be assigned in accordance with the appropriate pace needed to ensure process and system assimilation.

• Day 90 and onward will consist of mission-guided projects and opportunities for the new CloudShape team member to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment. From leading day-to-day activities in the operations department, this person will have the ability to invest in their future while delivering maximum value to our customer. CloudShape is committed to employee growth through learning, training, advancement, and rewards. We offer a full range of benefits that includes:

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• CloudShape will contribute to 401K plans without employee contributions.

• Profit Sharing

• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Training Assistance

• Employee Referral Program