SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Junior Azure Cloud Administrator

System AdministrationUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeRockville, MD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience is required.
Requires 0 to 2 years of experience in system administration, IT helpdesk, or general cloud support.
Requires understanding of fundamental networking concepts, including IP addressing, DNS, and subnets, and operating systems including Windows Server and Linux.
Strong troubleshooting skills are required.
A quick-learning disposition and desire to learn Infrastructure as Code tools such as PowerShell or Bash are required.

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and delete user accounts, groups, and permissions within Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
Deploy pre-configured virtual machines, storage accounts, and standard network security groups based on established templates.
Monitor active system health alerts in Azure Monitor, log issues, and check cost management dashboards for budget anomalies.
Run, verify, and restore backups for virtual machines and databases using Azure Backup and Azure Recovery Services.
Handle internal helpdesk tickets related to password resets, access denials, and unresponsive cloud environments.

Desired Qualifications

Hold Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), or be actively working toward the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification.

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Administrator to join our team supporting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Global Infrastructure and Development Acquisition provides a wide variety of Information Technology (IT) support services to the NRC Headquarters located in Rockville, MD; with four Regional Offices.

An entry-level Azure Administrator primarily focuses on foundational upkeep, user administration, routine monitoring, and basic provisioning under the guidance of senior cloud professionals.

Core Responsibilities:

User & Access Management: Create, modify, and delete user accounts, groups, and permissions within Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
Basic Resource Provisioning: Deploy pre-configured virtual machines (VMs), storage accounts, and standard network security groups based on established templates.
Routine Monitoring: Keep track of active system health alerts in Azure Monitor, log issues, and check cost management dashboards for budget anomalies.
Data Backup Management: Run, verify, and restore backups for virtual machines and databases using Azure Backup and Azure Recovery Services.
Basic Troubleshooting: Handle internal helpdesk tickets relating to password resets, access denials, and unresponsive cloud environments

Qualifications & Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust

Education & Experience: Bachelors with 0 to 2 years of experience in system administration, IT helpdesk, or general cloud support. A degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding fundamental networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, subnets) and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
Certifications: Highly preferred to hold Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or working actively toward the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification.
Soft Skills: Quick learner with strong troubleshooting skills and a desire to learn Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like PowerShell or Bash.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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