Senior System Administrator

2 weeks ago

Suffolk, VA, United States Innovatus Technology Consulting Full time

Senior Systems Administrator
Innovatus Technology Consulting
Location: Suffolk, VA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Clearance Required: Active Secret (or higher) DoD Security Clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Innovatus Technology Consulting
Innovatus Technology Consulting is a rapidly growing service-disabled veteran-owned small business delivering innovative IT and mission-critical solutions to federal and DoD customers. We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Administrator to join our team supporting a long-term program in Suffolk, VA.

Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and on-premises Hyper-V virtualization. The ideal candidate thrives in hybrid cloud environments, excels at automating infrastructure tasks, and is comfortable working in classified DoD environments requiring an active Secret clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage enterprise Windows Server environments (2019/2022) in both on-premises and Azure-based deployments
  • Administer and optimize Hyper-V clusters, including failover clustering, live migration, and storage management
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure IaaS and PaaS resources (VMs, Virtual Networks, Azure AD, Azure Backup, Site Recovery, etc.)
  • Manage and extend on-premises infrastructure to Azure using Azure Arc (strongly preferred)
  • Implement and enforce security controls in accordance with DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, and DoD RMF requirements
  • Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting across hybrid environments
  • Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, Bicep, and Desired State Configuration (DSC)
  • Support disaster recovery planning and execution, including Azure Site Recovery integration
  • Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions
  • Document configurations, procedures, and system architectures
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret security clearance (or higher)
  • 7+ years of progressive systems administration experience with Windows Server environments
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaaS) administration and architecture
  • Expert-level knowledge of Hyper-V virtualization (clustering, Replica, Storage Spaces Direct a plus)
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, VPN, routing, firewall rules) in Azure and on-premises
  • Experience applying DISA STIGs and securing Windows/Azure environments
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications (Big Plus)
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Arc (Arc-enabled servers, Arc-enabled SQL, Azure Arc for Kubernetes)
  • Microsoft certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, or MS-102
  • Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud
  • Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or GitOps workflows
  • Prior experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

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