**Koniag Management Solutions,** a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Azure Administrator with a Secret clearance to support KMS and our government customer. This is a remote opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Management Systems (KMS) is seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Administrator to join our team for a federal contract with the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA). The Azure Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining DECA's Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance with federal regulations. **Required Qualifications:** + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. + _Azure Infrastructure Management:_ Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components. + _Monitoring and Optimization:_ Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to optimize Azure infrastructure. + _Security and Compliance:_ Ensure the security and compliance of Azure resources in accordance with federal regulations and DECA requirements. + _Backup and Recovery:_ Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for Azure resources. + _Automation:_ Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other tools to streamline operations. + _Support and Troubleshooting:_ Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Azure-related issues. + _Documentation:_ Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of Azure configurations, processes, and procedures. + _Collaboration:_ Work closely with IT, security teams, and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to cloud management. + _Azure Resource Management:_ Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and managing Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components. + _Azure Security:_ Strong understanding of Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection. + _Monitoring and Performance Tuning:_ Experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure optimal performance and availability. + _Backup and Disaster Recovery:_ Knowledge of Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and other disaster recovery solutions. + _Automation and Scripting:_ Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, or other tools to streamline operations. + _Networking:_ Understanding of Azure networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, and VPN gateways. **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. **Experience:** + Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience managing Azure environments. **Certifications:** + **_Microsoft Certified:_** Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent certification. **Knowledge:** + In-depth understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture, and best practices. + _Compliance and Governance:_ Familiarity with Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, and other tools to ensure compliance with federal regulations and DECA requirements. + _Troubleshooting and Support:_ Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve Azure-related issues efficiently. + _Documentation:_ Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation of Azure configurations, processes, and procedures. + _Collaboration:_ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with IT, security teams, and other departments. **Clearance Requirements:** + Secret clearance required **Preferred Qualifications:** + _Experience with Federal Government Customer:_ Previous experience working with federal agencies. + _Automation Skills:_ Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other tools. **Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy** The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com_ _._ **_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_** **Job Details** **Job Family** **Software and Systems Development** **Job Function** **Cloud Engineer** **Pay Type** **Salary** **Telecommute Percentage** **100**