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RIVA Solutions, Inc. · 4 weeks ago

Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Washington, District Of Columbia

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

RIVA Solutions, Inc. is supporting the Department of Commerce to enhance IT modernization and cybersecurity services. The Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) will provide technical leadership and oversee the management of IT infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with security policies and operational excellence.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and integration of modern, scalable systems aligned with business and mission objectives, including both on-premises and Azure cloud components

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify technology gaps and recommend innovative, forward-thinking solutions

Ensure architectural alignment with federal standards including NIST, FISMA, and Department of Commerce guidelines

Create and maintain technical and administrative artifacts, such as, system and network diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), schedules, and workforce management plans

Support Azure cloud strategy, zero-trust initiatives, cybersecurity integration, and data governance frameworks

Guide technical teams on IT issue resolution related to escalated trouble and service tickets as well as system engineering best practices. Technical services include, but are not limited to: Active Directory, Safeboot, MS Exchange, Password Resets, firewall changes, port activation, Wi-Fi connectivity, DHCP/DNS/VPN changes, remote access requests, calendar and file share requests, service availability monitoring/escalation, configuration management

Evaluate emerging technologies and their applicability to NTIA mission and infrastructure

Facilitate enterprise-wide alignment for IT investments, risk mitigation, and lifecycle planning

Qualification

Microsoft AzureCloud EngineeringCybersecurityMCSA certificationNetwork EngineeringMicrosoft BigFixMS IntuneStakeholder CollaborationTeam ManagementTechnical Documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Minimum 8 years of experience in Cloud Engineering and Cybersecurity

Hands-on MS-Windows server administration experience, preferably with MCSA or other relevant certifications

Active Secret clearance or higher

Hands-on experience with maintaining operations for mission-critical production IT services in a federal environment

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure cloud modernization strategies and cybersecurity frameworks

Manage team through oversight of tickets in queues, implementing procedures for operational excellence, and providing performance feedback to team members

Must be able to work on-site at DOC HQ (1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC). Remote work is not optional, except for weather-related site closures

Preferred

Microsoft Azure Cloud Architecture/Engineer certification (Highly preferred: AZ-104, Microsoft Azure Administrator, and AZ-109, Azure Fundamentals)

Experience with Department of Commerce IT systems or programs

Experience with the following technologies: Microsoft BigFix endpoint management platform, used for patch management, endpoint assessments, integration, etc

Virtual Servers and Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) experience in a MS Azure environment, including building/decommissioning virtual servers

MS Intune for endpoint management and security

Microsoft mailbox migration

Understanding of network engineering (i.e., VLANs, firewalls, etc.)

Ability to manage a geographically distributed team (DC and CO)