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# Server/Cloud Administrator

- **Company:** Precise Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Server Administration, Virtual Machines, Web Applications
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9070665/servercloud-administrator

## About the Role

* At least one (1) year of experience with Windows Server administration.
 * CompTIA Security +, or similar IAT Level II certification.
 * Windows OS or Azure Cloud certification.

Desired Experience:

 * At least one (1) year of management of applications and completing administrative tasks in a federal government SCIF environment.

Required Education :

· BA/BS degree.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION:

· A) An AS or AA degree and four (4) years of overall experience plus the amount of detailed experience that matches the experience/training requirement for this position may be substituted for a BS or BA degree; or B) Six (6) years of overall experience plus the amount of detailed experience that matches the experience/training requirement for this position may be substituted for a BS or BA degree.

Desired Experience:

 * Experience with Azure cloud administration.
 * Active Top Secret Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

## Description

Precise is currently looking for a Server/Cloud Administrator to maintain Microsoft-based web applications and Microsoft SQL Server databases on Virtual Machines in multiple hosting environments. This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs., * Perform deployments of software releases and data updates to Microsoft Windows servers in an IL5, IL6, and higher security classification environments.

 * Assist in the server administration of Microsoft Windows-based 2019+ servers in a DoD hosting environment.
 * Manage Microsoft SQL Server databases.
 * Troubleshoot, and assist in the resolution of system problems and issues in multiple hosting environments.
 * Coordinate with cloud and information assurance personnel to perform software updates, system changes, and security testing and scans.
 * Interact with a help desk team, cloud hosting technical teams, and developers to assist with problem-solving.
 * Administer policies and standards related to security and technical implementation guidance following government guidelines and requirements.
 * Maintain system documentation.
 * Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.


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