Cloud Architect at INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES INC – Washington, District of Columbia

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Architect to work for our company.

Summary:

• Client Agency is Department of Commerce
• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud.
• Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services.
• Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel.
• Manage access permissions according to the least privileged principles.
• Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multifactor authentication.
• Perform regular system updates and security patches.
• Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server).
• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations).
• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts.
• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation.
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems.
• Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met.
• Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products.

Requirements:

• Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• CompTia Security+ required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• 3+ years of related experience required.
• 10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
• Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience using Azure Active Directory.
• Experience using Azure Monitor.
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts.
• Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
• Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid.
• Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems.
• Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL.
• Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience.
• RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD • PowerShell Scripting.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems.
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.