Hybrid Multi-Cloud Systems Administrator

Talascend is currently seeking a Multi-Cloud Systems Administrator for a hybrid W-2 contract to possible direct-hire position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

HYBRID SCHEDULE:

• 1 - 2 days a week in office.

CLEARANCE:

• US Citizenship.
• Public Trust Security Clearance.

SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with robust experience and proficiency in managing Windows and Linux servers within a multi-cloud environment. You will play a vital role in engineering solutions and maintaining compute and storage infrastructures, delivering efficiency through automation, and ensuring scalability, flexibility, and compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System administration tasks for Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8 including regular platform upgrades, vulnerability management, troubleshooting, automation with native scripting languages, performance management, application inventory and administration, and compliance to regulatory baselines.
• Development and execution of deployments using infrastructure-as-code and usage of DevOps pipelines to operate cloud-native services and deployments.
• Administer the lifecycle of SSL certificates and associated infrastructure and domains.
• Manage and test data backups and disaster recovery policies.
• Manage human and system identity lifecycles including onboarding, offboarding, role management, just-in-time privilege escalation, and regular access reviews.
• Implement, update, and regulate group policy and identities in Active Directory and Azure EntraID in conjunction with the Enterprise Access Model.
• Implement highly available network architectures and manage network security and network routing in a hybrid-cloud environment.
• Manage IP based access rules, network address sourcing, and CIDR whitelists/blacklists.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with DevSecOps teams to implement appropriate cloud-native solutions and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the system and network infrastructure including diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures.
• Participate in in-house training programs to foster and spread knowledge and awareness to project teams, promote and empower decision making, and manage incident reports.
• Identify and implement cost-saving improvements and operational efficiencies over the lifespan of projects and resources.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field and 4+ years experience in managing compute environments. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in both Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems and application management.
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity and server hardening concepts.
• Proficiency with administering network architectures and concepts such as DNS, VPN, DHCP, TLS, IP subnetting and routing.
• Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to independently isolate and resolve problems.
• Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Cloud or security related certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, and Certified Information System Security Professional.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune, Azure Policy, or Azure EntraID.