System/Network Cloud Infrastructure Administrator

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is a professional services firm delivering management and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, with strong experience supporting defense and public-sector missions. The team is focused on providing high-quality services that help customers operate effectively in complex, mission-driven environments.

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Network and Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to bridge our current hybrid environment and lead our transformation to a full Azure-native ecosystem.

Currently, our infrastructure spans on-premises data centers running a mix of Windows and Linux servers, connected to Microsoft Azure. Your primary mission will be to maintain high-performance hybrid connectivity while actively supporting the designing, migrating, and automating of our transition into a modern, secure, and fully Azure cloud-native infrastructure.

The selected applicant will be responsible for:

• Azure Migration: Assist in the Architecture and execution of the technical roadmap to transition our hybrid on-premises infrastructure into an Azure-native environment.
• Hybrid Network Management: Maintain, monitor, and optimize our hybrid network architecture, including ExpressRoute, Site-to-Site VPNs, and Azure Virtual WAN.
• Cross-Platform Administration: Manage, secure, and troubleshoot network performance across both Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL) environments.
• Network Equipment Management: Demonstrated experience managing, troubleshooting, and configuring Juniper and Cisco hardware to ensure high-performance network connectivity and reliability.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate the provisioning and management of Azure resources using Azure Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Cloud Security & Governance: Implement and maintain robust security boundaries using Azure Firewall, NSGs, Application Security Groups, and Private Endpoints. Configure IAM policies using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Hybrid Resource Management: Leverage Azure Arc to manage, govern, and monitor on-premises assets during the cloud migration phase.
• Monitoring & Observability: Set up proactive monitoring, packet captures, and flow logs using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Network Watcher.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in system/network administration, with at least 1+ years focused on Microsoft Azure cloud networking. Preferred experience with configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco and Junos-based devices.

• Cloud Networking Expertise: understanding of Azure VNets, subnets, peering, Azure Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure Front Door.

• Dual-OS Proficiency: hands-on experience administering both Windows Server and Linux distributions (enterprise networking, iptables, firewalls).

• Automation/Scripting: Proficient in PowerShell and Bash scripting. Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) is highly desirable.

• Identity & Security: Understanding of hybrid identity management (Azure AD Connect / Microsoft Entra ID) and zero-trust cloud network security frameworks., * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+) or equivalent experience.

Required Certifications

• Hold and keep current a DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification, such as SecurityX (CASP+), CISSP, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.

Required Clearance:

• An Interim DoD secret security clearance is required to start.
• Applicant must be able to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance. Selected applicant may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. We offer Monday to Friday full-time day shift work and can assist in paid relocation. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary for this position will be $95,000 - $140,000 annually.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities., $95,000.00