Cloud Solutions Architect

Diné Development Corporation

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About The Position

Dine Source is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The role calls for strong systems engineering and communication skills, along with the knowledge, experience, and leadership to provide full-spectrum systems administration services to the OCIO team. Services include planning, designing, testing, updating, documenting, implementing, developing, and sustaining or fielding systems.

The position supports cloud services, identity management, Windows Server and Active Directory administration, security practices, patching and configuration management, endpoint deployment, and information-security risk management. It also serves as an escalation contact for support issues.

Diné Development Corporation (DDC), the parent family of companies, is Navajo Nation–owned and provides government agencies and commercial organizations with IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems administration or a related role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and end-users.
• Knowledge, experience, and leadership required to provide full-spectrum systems administration services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Administrator, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Administrator, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support Microsoft Azure Services, including setup, configuration, maintenance, and billing management.
• Support Microsoft Entra identity management and cloud governance.
• Administer and operate Microsoft Windows Servers to support optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Maintain and support Active Directory Services, including replication, schema management, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and manage Microsoft best security practices to protect IT infrastructure from potential threats.
• Oversee patching processes and configuration management to maintain system integrity and compliance.
• Administer Active Directory forests, domains, and forest trusts to ensure proper domain interactions and security.
• Use PowerShell and/or Windows scripting for Active Directory management and automation tasks.
• Manage and support DNS to ensure proper domain name resolution and network functionality.
• Develop, implement, and manage Group Policies to enforce security settings and configurations across the network.
• Support and troubleshoot Kerberos authentication to ensure secure access to network resources.
• Administer and maintain certificate authorities to manage digital certificates and encryption services.
• Deploy, administer, and maintain endpoints so users can reliably access necessary applications and resources.
• Advise on managing information-security-related risks to protect organizational data and systems.
• Serve as an escalation contact for support issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution.
• Provide systems administration services across planning, design, testing, updating, documentation, implementation, development, and sustainment or fielding.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement savings with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level