Senior Systems Administrator (Azure & On-Prem) - United States - 29433 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Senior Systems Administrator (Azure & On-Prem)

Date

Monday, April 7, 2025

City

Pittsburgh

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a skilled Hybrid Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage integrated IT systems that span on-premise infrastructure and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of hybrid architectures, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and performance between on-premise systems and Azure cloud services. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with hands-on experience in system administration, cloud deployment, and automation.

This is a hybrid position two-three days a week, for a candidate located near either Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV or Albany OR.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS219, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize on-premise servers and storage to ensure high availability and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain hybrid IT environments integrating on-premise infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
Configure and administer Azure services, including Azure Entra ID, Privileged Access Management, Office 365, Virtual Machines, Azure Monitoring and storage solutions.
Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
Ensure security best practices across hybrid environments, including encryption, and compliance with organizational policies.
Perform configuration and setup activities such as developing and implementing templates for server builds, setting permissions and rules (e.g., privileged account access management/PIM), work with Network and Applications personnel to assist with system/application/services into a cloud platform
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to connectivity and performance between on-premise and Azure systems.
Perform regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and testing for both on-premise and cloud resources.
Stay current with Azure updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends to recommend improvements.

Job Specific Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure concepts and functionality
Strong knowledge of on-premise infrastructure (Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, DOD STIG,).
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assist with mentoring junior team members
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Specific Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Bicep/ARM templates or Terraform.
Previous experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Solarwinds).
Experience with Azure Governance and Purview concepts.
Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Understanding of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
Knowledge of containerization in hybrid environments.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS219, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.