Azure Government Administrator

Description:On-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Our client seeks an Azure Government administrator to manage secure, multi-subscription environments within Azure Government. The role will emphasize security compliance, advanced troubleshooting, and identity and access management. The administrator will deploy and operate virtual infrastructure and application workloads, ensure adherence to IAVM and STIG requirements, and coordinate responses to Cyber Tasking Orders. The role will also script operational tasks with Azure CLI and PowerShell and manage service tickets with clear, professional communication.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $60.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Administer and sustain secure, multi-subscription Azure Government environments with cArmy and ECMA frameworks.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, identity services, and secure RDP access using elevated accounts.
• Host and maintain application workloads, including Linux, using containers and Azure App Services with OneDeploy for .zip or .jar packages.
• Monitor, document, and report IAVM compliance and execute STIG checklists for hardened infrastructure.
• Analyze and execute actions in response to Cyber Tasking Orders.
• Diagnose complex outages and analyze network, firewall, and proxy traffic using PCAP tools such as Wireshark.
• Perform and validate above-baseline software updates and configurations while routine patching is automated by an MSP.
• Automate administrative tasks using Azure CLI and PowerShell.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, security groups, and nested authorization models including custom mapped roles.
• Manage and resolve issues through an enterprise ticketing system and provide clear communications to stakeholders.

Experience Requirements:

• Hands-on Azure Government administration experience, including cArmy and ECMA processes.
• Proficiency with RDP mechanics and secure privileged access usage.
• Experience deploying containers and Azure App Services with OneDeploy.
• Demonstrated IAVM reporting and STIG checklist execution.
• Experience executing responses to CTOs.
• Proficiency analyzing PCAP data and network flows to isolate connectivity issues.
• Experience performing above-baseline software updates and configurations.
• Azure CLI and PowerShell scripting for automation and resource queries.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, security groups, and nested permissions with complex authorization systems.
• Service desk ticket management and professional communication to users and teams.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Security+ (or IAT Level II equivalent) and an applicable cloud certification such as AZ-104 or SC-300, or 5 years of relevant experience.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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