SAP NS2 Senior Cloud Administrator
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Administrator to support a large software client. This individual will play a critical role in the evaluation, design, implementation, and daily operation of the Corporate IT Server and Application Services (SAS) environment. This is a hands-on technical role for a professional who can assess complex system requirements and deliver secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. The Senior Cloud Administrator will also help define technical standards, evaluate emerging technologies, coordinate with vendors, and partner with cross-functional IT teams to resolve system and application issues. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Windows administration, identity and access management, and enterprise infrastructure operations in secure environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in an enterprise IT System Administrator or Cloud Administrator role
- Experience as a Microsoft Azure Administrator
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Network Solutions
- Strong Windows administration experience, including: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy
- Experience with single sign-on (SSO) and identity solutions, including: OKTA, Entra ID
- Must be a US Citizen; this position requires access to customer data.
- Must be a Virginia resident
- Must live within 30 miles of the Herndon, VA location
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Relevant industry certifications, such as: MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Certified Solutions Architect (AZ-303/AZ-304)
- Linux administration experience with: SUSE, Red Hat, CentOS
- Experience integrating: SIEM tools, Backup solutions, Monitoring tools
- Knowledge of security best practices and frameworks such as NIST 800-53 Rev. 4
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, design, implement, and maintain enterprise server and cloud infrastructure solutions
- Administer and support the Corporate IT SAS environment
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, maintain, and monitor systems across the enterprise
- Ensure compliance with security and encryption requirements supporting U.S. national security
- Develop and document technical standards, procedures, and operational processes
- Collaborate with internal IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues
- Interface with vendors to evaluate and procure hardware and software solutions
- Support fault management, performance management, and system availability objectives
- Enforce corporate network, system, and application security procedures
- Create, implement, and document infrastructure processes related to: Performance monitoring, Troubleshooting and helpdesk response, Capacity planning, Landscape design and configuration standards, 24/7 support, escalation, and SLA models, IMAC services (install, move, add, change), Change management and communication strategy
- Create and maintain server and application diagrams and workflows
- Perform incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
- Lead vulnerability management and monthly patching activities
- Oversee testing, installation, modification, and servicing of server components and applications
- Prioritize work requests based on business priorities and system criticality
- Manage vendor relationships for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration teams
- Lead systems analysis and design efforts for new infrastructure solutions
- Maintain a strong focus on end-user and customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
- SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
