Systems Administrator

Applied Research Solutions•Bath Township, OH

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a dynamic and adaptable System Administrator with a strong background in the Azure Cloud environment to join a fast-paced, cutting-edge technology program driving innovation in multidomain, multi-platform, multi-scale technologies and autonomy. In this role, the System Administrator’s primary function will be to support the cloud-based development environment of a state-of-the-art sensor exploitation solutions for the defense and intelligence community. Effective teamwork is essential as you collaborate with the development, security, and operations teams to support project goals. If you thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and are eager to learn new technologies and frameworks, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Highly skilled in SAP cloud capabilities as a Cloud Admin
Eligibility for a U.S. Government Security Clearance, current TS/SCI preferred, SAP eligible
2-4 years of Cloud Administration Experience required
Systems Management such as Salt, Ansible, Intune, or other tools
Experience with Azure and other cloud platforms
Security+ certification or other DODD 8570 IAM Level II Certification required
Utilization of critical thinking and innovation skills
Must be able to work as part of a small, fast-moving team
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

current TS/SCI preferred

Responsibilities

Work with platform end users to resolve issues in a virtualized desktop environment
Construct, test and install Salt Stack packages, utilize Salt to manage the VDI for both Windows and Linux
Manage system remote access utilizing both Citrix and Guacamole
Participate in projects that add new features or improve existing capabilities
Construct Microsoft Windows and Linux virtual machine images that meet STIG requirements
Deploy, configure, and manage Azure cloud resources (VMs, storage, networking, etc.)
Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost optimization
Implement and maintain Azure security controls, including identity management and access policies
Automate cloud operations using Azure tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, ARM templates, PowerShell)
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud services and applications
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support project goals
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Assist users already on the platform, providing a succent path, best practices, and use case documentation to support future cybersecurity efforts
Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and continuously improve
Learn new technologies, frameworks, and operational procedures as needed
Support field operations and deployments, including travel to customer or mission sites
Operate across disciplines including cybersecurity, networking, software development, systems administration, contracting, and business operations
Other duties as assigned