Cloud Architect

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES INC•Washington, DC

About The Position

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Architect to work for our company. Summary: Client Agency is Department of Commerce Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud. Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services. Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel. Manage access permissions according to the least privileged principles. Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multifactor authentication. Perform regular system updates and security patches. Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server). Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations). Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts. Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation. Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems. Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met. Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products.

Requirements

Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
CompTia Security+ required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
3+ years of related experience required.
10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments.
Experience using Azure Active Directory.
Experience using Azure Monitor.
Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts.
Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid.
Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems.
Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQLPlus, SQL Developer, MSSQL.
Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience.
RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD • PowerShell Scripting.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments.
Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems.
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience working in Federal or State government environments.
Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud.
Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services.
Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel.
Manage access permissions according to the least privileged principles.
Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multifactor authentication.
Perform regular system updates and security patches.
Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server).
Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations).
Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts.
Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation.
Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems.
Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met.
Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products.