PLATEAU GRP · 5 hours ago
Senior Cloud Systems Administrator (Corporate IT)
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPlateau Software Inc is seeking a Senior Cloud Administrator for their Corporate IT department. This role is responsible for the administration, security, and optimization of corporate IT systems and cloud services, primarily focusing on Microsoft Azure, while ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
Consumer ElectronicsGovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and optimize Azure-based and corporate IT systems to ensure availability, performance, and reliability
Support the deployment, maintenance, patching, and lifecycle management of corporate servers and services
Plan and execute improvements and migrations of corporate systems to cloud-based platforms as appropriate
Partner with infrastructure and security teams to support on-site technical activities that require local presence, including deployments, troubleshooting, and hardware installations
Maintain appropriate separation between corporate IT systems and customer or contract-specific environments
Administer Azure Active Directory and Active Directory, including user provisioning, access controls, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Group Policy
Enforce security best practices such as least-privilege access and role-based administration
Support endpoint management, remote access solutions, and corporate user device deployments
Configure and maintain PCs, printers, peripherals, and enterprise software for corporate users
Install, configure, and maintain corporate networking equipment, including wireless access points and Layer 2 switches
Serve as an escalation point for complex system, network, and cloud-related issues impacting corporate operations
Maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Ensure corporate IT systems comply with company security policies and applicable regulatory or contractual requirements
Support internal audits, assessments, and documentation related to corporate IT controls
Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and performance issues; implement corrective actions
Coordinate with security and compliance teams to maintain a secure corporate IT environment
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior administrators and help desk personnel
Take ownership of corporate IT projects from planning through implementation
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance security, reliability, and efficiency
Promote consistent, documented, and repeatable IT operational practices
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in cloud administration, systems administration, or infrastructure support in an enterprise environment
CompTIA Security + required
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft-based enterprise systems
Experience with Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2016/2019
Working knowledge of: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access policies, On-prem Active Directory and Group Policy
Solid understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of technical responsibilities
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Preferred
Experience supporting corporate IT environments within a government contracting organization
Familiarity with federal security or compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC)
Experience supporting cloud migrations or platform modernization efforts
Prior experience in a consulting or advisory role
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred, not required)
Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar) are a plus
Company
PLATEAU GRP
Plateau Grp provides innovative and agile IT solutions to customer challenges.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Kleinfelder
Founder/CEO
Vishwenath Kizhapandal
President & CEO
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