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NeoSystems LLC · 3 months ago

Principal Azure Solutions Architect

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

NeoSystems LLC is a company focused on providing cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Azure Solutions Architect to design and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructures. The role involves developing architectural solutions, ensuring compliance with standards, mentoring technical teams, and promoting client success.

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Responsibilities

Define, analyze and review standardized Microsoft Azure cloud-based infrastructures for clients that require compliance in accordance with CMMC, NIST 800-171 and/or DFARS 7012

Develop architectural options and recommendations such as compliance requirements, audit guidance, security benchmarks and security best practices change

Interacts with clients and prospects in multiple industries to define, detail, and scope technical requirements into deliverable solutions

Provides continuous development to incorporate feature releases for deployment to NeoSystems and customer Azure cloud infrastructure

Support implementation and operations technicians with solution details and advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution, providing technical mentoring and guidance

Create comprehensive technical documentation including design documents, configuration guides, Knowledge Base guides, and standard operating procedures

Maintains accurate time keeping records while performing work on client environments

Maintaining accurate records of client operational environment i.e., credentials, network changes, etc

Promoting NeoSystems service offerings and capabilities where services will enhance clients experience and security

Demonstrating breadth and depth of knowledge in cloud-based infrastructure secure configuration and optimized performance. Focuses on client’s key business challenges and drives to position himself/herself as a trusted advisor at the IT executive and business manager level

Qualification

Azure Cloud ServicesCompliance StandardsAutomation ToolsPowerShell ScriptingWindows Server AdministrationCustomer Service OrientationIT Support ExperienceMonitoring ToolsMigration ExperienceBehavioral Virus ProtectionBackupRecoveryMicrosoft CertificationsTechnical DocumentationIndependent ThinkerCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

5+ years experience with development and administration of Azure and Azure Gov Cloud Services

Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft 365 products and services, including commercial and Government cloud infrastructures

Advanced knowledge of automation and containerization tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins)

Advanced knowledge and proficiency with PowerShell and other scripting technologies

Experience configuring systems to meet the compliance requirements found in NIST 800-171, DFARS 7012 and/or CMMC

Experience with migrating Windows networks including but not limited to file servers, email, databases to Office 365, Azure or similar cloud-based solutions

Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 including but not limited to Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, IIS, etc

Experience providing outsourced IT support

Experience with centralized monitoring and management tool sets (SIEM tools, Azure Monitor, Nerdio, ManageEngine, etc.)

Experience with helpdesk systems and PSA (ConnectWise, Remedy, ServiceNow)

Proven troubleshooting abilities for complex issues

Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must effectively communicate the scope of work and technical findings or recommendations to a non-technical audience; ability to produce readable, concise, and accurate written documentation required

Must have strong customer service orientation; be able to maintain a professional demeanor and work well under pressure to handle critical issues in timely manner

Must be able to isolate issues, define problems clearly and articulate solutions in a clear, concise, and consultative manner

Must be flexible and adaptable in diverse systems

Must be independent thinker and self-starter

Occasional travel inside the United States to visit customer locations may be required

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Associates or bachelor's degree in I.T., Computer Science or related field

5-7 years of related field experience

2-4 years additional experience accepted in lieu of a degree

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Preferred

Experience with behavioral virus protection applications (Microsoft Defender, Sentinel One, Carbon Black, etc.)

Data backup and disaster recovery administration capabilities

Proficiency with Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online

Proficiency with SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint Online

Any certification(s) from the following list: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert