Systems Architect, Advanced - 2305

 Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Systems Architect, Advanced for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

Our client is in search of a Cloud and Systems Architect to play a key role in assisting them in the oversight, management, and execution of cloud services and platforms to support the client's infrastructure, applications, data, and other business needs General responsibilities may include the following:

1. Design, upgrade, administer, test, and modify the virtual desktop infrastructure environment
2. Assist in ongoing modernization and migration efforts for applications, data, and infrastructure
3. Oversight and management of Microsoft 365 environments
4. Oversight and management of other Microsoft platforms and/or environments
5. Oversight and management of identity platforms
6. Oversight and management of a multi-cloud environment
7. Architect, design, facilitate, lead, coordinate, and direct technology initiatives on multiple fronts across various disparate areas within the organization. This could include Infrastructure administration, application development, data management & analytics, cybersecurity, external hosting, identity and access management, infrastructure, network, security hardening, privacy, and compliance.

The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to, the following: 

1. Build and manage relationships in a matrixed environment.
2. Recommend and assist with the building and hosting of complex application solutions.
3. Understand, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure and/or other cloud services.
4. Understand, deploy, and manage Microsoft Power Platform.
5. Find opportunities to refactor solutions for better performance, cost, and efficiency.
6. Enhance client's infrastructure, application, and system monitoring solutions to prioritize system uptime.
7. Review, advise, and design based on risks, costs, benefits, and impact on the enterprise business process and goals.
8. Automate processes wherever possible.
9. Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, git repositories, and pipelines.
10. Oversee and configure Azure DevOps organizational settings. 
11. Troubleshoot issues brought forth by developers and other architects.
12. Present to your peers on findings of new technologies, enterprise-wide issues, and enhancements you have made to better the client's mission.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of strong professional experience as a Microsoft Azure cloud systems architect is required.
• 2 – 3 years of experience with other cloud providers, such as AWS or GCP is highly desired.
• 5 - 8 years of professional experience in information systems engineering or another related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional experience supporting middleware such as API Management, IT Service Automation tools, and batch job services is highly desired.
• 2 - 3 years of professional experience in the administration of Microsoft software is highly desired.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture is required. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related field 4 years of experience can substitute for education

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE  or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $114,240 - $126,000