Company: AIGenius LLC
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite/week)
Job Type: Contract to Hire (potential conversion to full-time)
Pay: $110,000 to $135,000 per year (W2)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Eligibility Requirements (Please Read Before Applying)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold ONLY U.S. Citizenship. No dual citizens will be considered. This is a firm client requirement with no exceptions.
- Must be a Virginia resident located within 30 miles of Herndon, VA. Travel to the Herndon office will not be reimbursed. Please do not apply if you are not already local to this area.
- Must be able to work onsite in Herndon, VA a minimum of 3 days per week. Onsite requirement may increase based on business needs.
- W-2 only. No C2C, no 1099, no third-party agencies.
About AIGenius LLC
AIGenius LLC is a technology staffing and solutions firm placing engineers on high-impact projects with enterprise and government-sector clients. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful, long-term engagements and support our contractors with competitive W2 compensation and 100% employer-paid health insurance throughout the contract lifecycle.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Cloud Administrator to serve as the hands-on owner of their corporate IT Server and Application Services environment. You will evaluate complex system requirements and design, implement, and maintain efficient solutions across the full enterprise, including Azure cloud infrastructure, Windows and Linux server environments, and security compliance for U.S. national security standards.
This is a senior SME role with broad responsibility, from architecture and standards development to daily operations, vendor management, and cross-team collaboration with Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration groups. If you are an expert-level Azure administrator with deep Windows and Linux skills who thrives in a high-availability, security-first enterprise environment, this role is a strong fit.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain the Server and Application Services infrastructure across the enterprise
- Create and document processes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, landscape design, 24/7 support, and change management
- Perform vulnerability management, monthly patching, and maintenance across all server platforms
- Oversee configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications
- Perform and coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
- Create and maintain server and application diagrams and workflows
- Manage vendor relationships for evaluation, installation, upgrade, repair, and preventative maintenance of infrastructure components
- Function as Subject Matter Expert and consultant to Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration teams
- Plan and lead comprehensive systems analysis and design activities for new infrastructure solutions
- Ensure 100% environment availability, implement fault and performance management, and enforce corporate security procedures
What You'll Bring
Required:
- 5 or more years of experience in an enterprise IT System Admin or Cloud Admin role
- 4 or more years of PowerShell or bash scripting for automation
- Expert-level Microsoft Azure administration skills
- Senior-level Windows administration skills including Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy
- Experience with Ansible for deployments
- Experience troubleshooting and patching SUSE, RedHat, or CentOS Linux platforms
- Experience with firewall configuration and management
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities based on system criticality
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Microsoft certifications such as AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-303/304, MCSE, or MCITP
- Experience integrating SIEM tools, backup solutions, and monitoring platforms
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev 4 security guidelines
- Experience supporting national security or government-sector IT environments
Why Apply
- High-visibility senior SME role with enterprise-wide infrastructure ownership
- Competitive W2 pay with 100% employer-paid health insurance
- Potential to convert to full-time employment
- Work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting U.S. national security standards
How to Apply
Submit your resume directly through Indeed. For questions, contact our recruiting team at [email protected] with the subject line "Senior Systems Cloud Administrator - Herndon VA."
AIGenius LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Systems/Cloud Administration: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Herndon, VA 20171 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Herndon, VA 20171
