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ALTA IT Services, LLC · 3 days ago

Sr. Administrator (Azure, OpenShift)

Alexandria, VA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

ALTA IT Services, LLC is seeking a Sr. Administrator with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise systems in a secure federal environment. The role involves designing secure enterprise solutions, maintaining cloud infrastructure, and collaborating with security and engineering teams to ensure compliant cloud solutions.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement secure enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services

Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure and cloud-native applications

Support and enhance containerized applications using OpenShift, Kubernetes, ACR, and Docker

Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline support and automation

Utilize IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure-native equivalents to manage cloud environments

Perform system troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration, and performance optimization

Document technical solutions, system designs, and operational procedures

Collaborate closely with security, engineering, and project management teams to ensure compliant and effective cloud solutions

(Optional) Support and integrate IBM Maximo or other EAM/CMMS platforms when needed — experience is a plus, not a requirement

Qualification

Microsoft AzureRed Hat OpenShiftDevSecOpsKubernetesTerraformAnsibleAgileDockerLinuxIBM MaximoAzure certifications

Required

US Citizenship & Active Secret Clearance

Proven experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services (Azure App Services, Azure VMs, Azure DevOps, Azure Infrastructure)

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift

Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud security best practices

Experience with automation or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines)

Preferred

Experience with Azure Container Registry, Docker, or other container technologies

Familiarity with authentication/security protocols such as Okta, Kerberos, or SPNEGO

Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL preferred)

Red Hat OpenShift certifications or Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104)

Experience with IBM Maximo, MAS 9, or other Enterprise Asset Management systems

Experience with CMMS environments or integration frameworks

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan