System Administrator

IntelliDyne • Washington, DC

11d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

System Administrator
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite required)
Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Status: Exempt

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in server operations, systems administration, or infrastructure management, including on-premises environments.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, alerting, logging, and performance optimization tools.
• Experience with automated patching, configuration management, and server lifecycle operations in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, security, and identity management for compute workloads.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for server operations (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent).
• Experience with cloud migration projects or hybrid cloud operations is highly desirable.
• Possess demonstrable experience and a high-level understanding in at least 3 of the following areas: AWS EC2 instance management, optimization, and automation; Azure Virtual Machine provisioning, management, and hybrid connectivity (Azure Arc); Cloud monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, alerting, and logging); Automated patching, configuration management, and remediation at scale; Server and workload migration to AWS and/or Azure; Infrastructure as Code and automation for compute resources (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep); Cloud cost optimization and governance for server workloads.
• Must have an active M365A or CCNA or Server+ certification
• Must have a BS Degree in a computer science related field

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and/or AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate (or AWS Solutions Architect – Associate) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and manage EC2 instances and Azure Virtual Machines, including compute, storage, and networking resources to meet operational requirements.
• Implement and maintain automated patching, updates, configuration management, and remediation using AWS Systems Manager, Azure Update Management, and other automation tools.
• Monitor server performance, availability, and health using AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and related alerting and logging solutions; respond to incidents and optimize as needed.
• Plan and execute migrations of on-premises servers and workloads to AWS and Azure using migration services (e.g., AWS Application Migration Service, Azure Migrate) while minimizing downtime.
• Manage server-related networking (security groups, NSGs, load balancers), storage (EBS, Azure Disks), identity/access controls (IAM, Entra ID), and security configurations.
• Optimize cloud server costs through right-sizing, reserved instances/savings plans, and resource governance while maintaining performance and compliance.
• Develop and maintain automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for server deployments and operations using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).

Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional growth through annual subsidy for trainings, certifications, professional memberships as well as mentorships and job shadowing
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program, 11 holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, and government shutdown leave
• Rewards and recognition through peer awards, service year awards, spot bonuses, and annual company awards
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible work options

What This Job Offers

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