Systems Administrator, Advanced - 2278

 Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Systems Administrator, Advanced for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

The Azure Cloud Engineer shall serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Department. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Develop and maintain processes that optimize Microsoft Azure resources;
• Analyze Azure resource performance to identify resource contention, and recommend changes or upgrades as needed to ensure optimization;
• Perform Microsoft Entra identification management activities;
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards, procedures, and systems documentation;
• Work with data center staff, OIT, and users to perform Azure resource deployments, upgrades, and configuration changes;
• Assist Azure application owners/administrators and users with appropriate application access;
• Train infrastructure team members on Azure and Azure best practices as required; 
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Windows and Linux server issues with minimal impact on users;
• Write PowerShell scripts to be used to monitor server properties and perform Active Directory and Azure management activities;
• Administer and configure Azure infrastructure security as needed for OIT staff and users;
• Research and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet functional requirements;
• Provide recommendations for possible process improvements within the Department’s infrastructure team;
• Create schedules for the development and implementation of specific software systems; and 
• Perform additional Systems Administrator tasks as required by the Department.

NOTE: This position is designated as “essential staff” and is expected to report for duty when instructed to do so in times of emergency or potential emergency as required by section 33-208.002 (4), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Windows server experience; 
• 3+ years of Microsoft Azure or Cloud experience; 
• Expertise with branching strategy, CI/CD pipeline implementation with Azure pipelines, and version control across environments with Azure repositories;
• 3+ or more years of Linux server experience; 
• Server administration experience with 3+ years administering Windows 2016 and newer; 
• 5+ or more years of experience with Active Directory and Domain Name System (DNS) administration in an enterprise environment with 1,000 or more users; 
• Experience writing, testing, and executing PowerShell scripts; 
• Experience working in a virtual server or Cloud environment; and 
• Experience installing, maintaining, and supporting third party applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management;
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certified;
• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base;
• Experience developing and managing schedules for multiple projects; 
• Experience managing waterfall projects;
• Experience with state government projects;
• Experience managing and reporting projects in compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.;
• Experience working with technical programming teams;
• Ability to demonstrate a professional can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders;
• Skills in facilitation and team building;
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment;
• Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming and data analytics etc.;
• A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic; and
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Education Required:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Alternatively, four (4) years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.