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Systems Administrator IV

Washington, DC
remote
Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure with a focus on Active Directory, authentication services, and certificate management. This role will partner closely with infrastructure leadership to design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable identity and directory services.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, certificate authorities, and authentication frameworks, combined with strong scripting capabilities and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset. This role requires ownership, collaboration across engineering teams, and the ability to operate in complex, multi-tiered environments. Key ResponsibilitiesIdentity & Directory Services<ul><li>Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory, DNS, and Certificate Authority environments</li><li>Manage authentication systems including ADFS, SAML, SSO, and Okta</li><li>Administer certificate lifecycle management across enterprise systems</li></ul>Infrastructure Engineering & Automation<ul><li>Develop PowerShell scripts to monitor system health and automate operations</li><li>Support scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments</li><li>Implement Group Policy and role-based access management</li></ul>Security & Compliance<ul><li>Apply NIST and DISA security standards and system hardening practices</li><li>Manage certificate issuance and ensure zero-downtime implementation</li><li>Apply patches, enforce compliance, and maintain system integrity</li></ul>Operations & Support<ul><li>Provide Tier II / III support in Windows Server and Windows 11 environments</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues</li><li>Maintain system documentation and architecture design artifacts</li></ul>Collaboration & Optimization<ul><li>Work closely with engineering, system owners, and cross-functional stakeholders</li><li>Identify process improvements and implement infrastructure optimizations</li><li>Support project delivery, timelines, and operational priorities</li></ul>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Bethesda, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Azure) to lead the design, implementation, and support of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep Microsoft Azure expertise and a strong background in production cloud operations, infrastructure reliability, and disaster recovery.The Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in building and maintaining modern Azure environments, with a focus on networking, security, identity, backup, and recovery strategies. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud platforms are optimized, secure, and aligned with business needs.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, implement, and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions for production environments</li><li>Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure with a focus on performance, availability, scalability, and security</li><li>Support Azure networking, identity, and security configurations, including private and hybrid connectivity models</li><li>Maintain and enhance backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions across cloud infrastructure</li><li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues in production environments</li><li>Partner with application, security, and operations teams to support modern platforms hosted in Azure</li><li>Contribute to infrastructure standards, architecture decisions, and operational best practices</li><li>Implement and support secure cloud designs that align with organizational compliance and security requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain infrastructure automation and repeatable deployment processes where applicable</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud infrastructure strategy and operational excellence</li></ul>
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z