Senior Systems Administrator (Power Platform/Azure)
Location: Remote
Required Certification: N/A
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific/technical discipline
Required Experience: 5+ years
Position Description
The Senior Systems Administrator will provide operational support, configuration management, and continuous monitoring of Azure and Power Platform environments in support of a government client. This position plays a key role in maintaining system reliability, implementing automation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with federal security and operational standards. The administrator will support modernization efforts through the use of CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and intelligent automation frameworks to enhance performance, security, and efficiency across enterprise systems.
Responsibilites
Job responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Administer and maintain Azure and Power Platform environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize resources including Logic Apps, Functions, and Power Automate flows.
• Support the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for secure and efficient deployments.
• Apply and maintain automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation) to reduce manual intervention and improve operational consistency.
• Implement and oversee security monitoring, incident response, and compliance reporting aligned with federal O&M standards.
• Utilize observability tools to track performance, identify anomalies, and ensure service continuity.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to support system integration and modernization initiatives.
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum meetings and manage individual tickets through Rally or similar tools, ensuring clear and timely communication across development, engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Assist with AI agent orchestration and integration of intelligent automation technologies (e.g., Copilot Studio) into system management workflows.
• Participate in routine system audits, patching, and updates to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain system documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications
The selected candidate must have the following qualifications and skills:
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services and infrastructure administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Stack technologies, including Logic Apps, Functions, and Power Platform components.
• Experience configuring and managing Power Platform connectors and custom APIs.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation).
• Familiarity with Secure Operations and Maintenance (O&M) standards and compliance best practices.
• Exposure to AI integration tools, such as Copilot Studio and AI agent orchestration.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and environment consistency.
• Experience with security monitoring tools, automation testing, and observability platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and status updates to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and experience managing individual tasks through platforms such as Rally or similar tools.
Desired Qualifications
It is desirable that the candidate has the following qualifications and skills:
• Experience supporting compliance monitoring for FedRAMP, NIST, or CMMC environments.
• Understanding of AI and automation integration within enterprise administration.
• Familiarity with blockchain or distributed ledger technologies for secure data management.
• Demonstrated success building secure automation pipelines and improving operational workflows within Azure environments.
• Experience contributing to DevSecOps or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting federal or defense programs with cloud-based infrastructure.
Required Experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in system administration or cloud operations within enterprise or government environments.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing Azure and Power Platform ecosystems.
• Proven record maintaining uptime, security, and compliance for cloud-based systems.
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Eleven Federal Holidays
· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
· Parental Leave
· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
· 529 College Savings Plan
· Legal Insurance
· Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
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Required Certification: N/A
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific/technical discipline
Required Experience: 5+ years
Position Description
The Senior Systems Administrator will provide operational support, configuration management, and continuous monitoring of Azure and Power Platform environments in support of a government client. This position plays a key role in maintaining system reliability, implementing automation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with federal security and operational standards. The administrator will support modernization efforts through the use of CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and intelligent automation frameworks to enhance performance, security, and efficiency across enterprise systems.
Responsibilites
Job responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Administer and maintain Azure and Power Platform environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize resources including Logic Apps, Functions, and Power Automate flows.
• Support the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for secure and efficient deployments.
• Apply and maintain automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation) to reduce manual intervention and improve operational consistency.
• Implement and oversee security monitoring, incident response, and compliance reporting aligned with federal O&M standards.
• Utilize observability tools to track performance, identify anomalies, and ensure service continuity.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to support system integration and modernization initiatives.
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum meetings and manage individual tickets through Rally or similar tools, ensuring clear and timely communication across development, engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Assist with AI agent orchestration and integration of intelligent automation technologies (e.g., Copilot Studio) into system management workflows.
• Participate in routine system audits, patching, and updates to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain system documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications
The selected candidate must have the following qualifications and skills:
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services and infrastructure administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Stack technologies, including Logic Apps, Functions, and Power Platform components.
• Experience configuring and managing Power Platform connectors and custom APIs.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation).
• Familiarity with Secure Operations and Maintenance (O&M) standards and compliance best practices.
• Exposure to AI integration tools, such as Copilot Studio and AI agent orchestration.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and environment consistency.
• Experience with security monitoring tools, automation testing, and observability platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and status updates to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and experience managing individual tasks through platforms such as Rally or similar tools.
Desired Qualifications
It is desirable that the candidate has the following qualifications and skills:
• Experience supporting compliance monitoring for FedRAMP, NIST, or CMMC environments.
• Understanding of AI and automation integration within enterprise administration.
• Familiarity with blockchain or distributed ledger technologies for secure data management.
• Demonstrated success building secure automation pipelines and improving operational workflows within Azure environments.
• Experience contributing to DevSecOps or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting federal or defense programs with cloud-based infrastructure.
Required Experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in system administration or cloud operations within enterprise or government environments.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing Azure and Power Platform ecosystems.
• Proven record maintaining uptime, security, and compliance for cloud-based systems.
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Eleven Federal Holidays
· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
· Parental Leave
· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
· 529 College Savings Plan
· Legal Insurance
· Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
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