Description
Description
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
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.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.Apply on company website