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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** The Information Technology - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Routing, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Elastic Beanstalk, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7e46d7dbd54affc0 ## About the Role * Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies) * Twelve (12) years of related experience * Hands-on engineering experience within Azure Government IL5 and Azure Government IL6 environments. * Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN. * Experience with infrastructure security, identity management, hardening, compliance, and monitoring. * Experience migrating systems, applications, and data into Azure Gov IL5 and/or IL6. * Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). * Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments. * Experience with monitoring, logging, diagnostics, and performance tuning. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in hybrid and government cloud environments. * Completing weekly status reports sharing accomplishments and upcoming work planned Preferred: * Relevant Azure certification (AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-305, etc.) * Scripting skills (PowerShell or Python). * Experience working with federal or DoD systems and RMF/ATO processes. * Familiarity with containers, PaaS services, and modern application hosting models. ## Description * Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing. * Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial, Azure Government IL5, and Azure Government IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations. * Implement infrastructure security controls across Azure Gov IL5/IL6 and on-prem environments, including patching, identity integration, monitoring, compliance, and vulnerability remediation. * Support system, application, and data migrations into Azure Gov IL5 and IL6 environments, ensuring alignment with federal and DoD standards. * Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. * Apply performance monitoring, optimization, and cost-management best practices across all cloud environments. * Partner with operations, security, and mission stakeholders to ensure infrastructure stability and compliance with accreditation requirements. ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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