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ECS

Cloud Platforms Administrator

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Platform Administrator to join a team responsible for managing and maintaining multiple network enclaves to support the DoW community. The candidate will aid in ...

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Platform Administrator

Greenville, SC · On-site

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Platform Administrator Position Summary The Platform Administrator serves as a trusted advisor and technical administrator for ServiceChannel customers, ensuring platform configurations are ...

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SaaS Platform Administrator

Washington, DC

Administer and maintain CLIENT's portfolio of SaaS platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, and subscription-based enterprise applications * Manage SaaS platform configurations, including security ...

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What is the difference between Platforms Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectPlatforms AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA Linux+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP
Work EnvironmentCloud platforms, enterprise servers, SaaS environmentsLocal and wide area networks, infrastructure hardware
Industry UsageIT services, cloud providers, tech companiesTelecommunications, corporate IT departments, data centers

The Platforms Administrator primarily manages cloud-based systems, enterprise platforms, and SaaS solutions, focusing on platform configuration and maintenance. In contrast, the Network Administrator oversees network infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and security. Both roles require technical certifications and work in IT environments, but their focus areas differ significantly, making them distinct yet complementary roles within IT teams.

What is the role of platforms administrator?

A platforms administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining online platforms, ensuring their security, performance, and availability. They often handle system updates, troubleshoot issues, and may use tools like monitoring software to optimize platform operations.
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Cloud Platforms Administrator

ECS

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Platform Administrator to join a team responsible for managing and maintaining multiple network enclaves to support the DoW community. The candidate will aid in developing, maintaining, creating, documenting, and installing network and enclave infrastructure for a broad range of programming requirements, datasets, applications, and research objectives. This is a demanding, high-energy position that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software problems. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills; is a motivated, self-starter who enthusiastically tackles operational challenges, and can quickly grasp and implement creative solutions; and is both customer-service and career growth-oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage server access for multiple, simultaneous, external vendors (i.e., Government, academia, and industry).
  • Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages; maintain them in accordance with established information technology (IT) policies and
  • Monitor and tune the system to achieve optimum performance
  • Perform additional program-related duties, as
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000
Please note, Salary is commensurate with skillset, qualifications, experience, and educational background.
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline, and 5+ years of professional experience or equivalent professional experience
  • Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 60 days of hire.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Server, Linux, security, back-up and recovery specifications.
  • Demonstrated ability with automation scripting languages such as
  • In-depth understanding of Defense Information Systems Agency's Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements (DISA STIGs).
  • Prior hands-on experience:
    • Installing and configuring software and Microsoft Azure infrastructure components
    • Providing technical support to both Windows and Linux-based servers and information technology systems
    • Managing server access for multiple dispersed users
    • Collaborating with Cloud Service Providers to design, implement, and maintain customer solutions
    • Writing and executing technical documents including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Concepts of Operation (CONOPs), and other related technical artifacts.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

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