IT System Administrator (AWS/Azure)

TL;DR

IT System Administrator (AWS/Azure): Maintaining and securing cloud infrastructure and identity systems for a defense-oriented AI insights company with an accent on multi-cloud administration and security compliance. Focus on provisioning resources across AWS and Azure, managing the Microsoft 365 stack, and ensuring audit-readiness for Department of War mission spaces.

Location: Remote (Must be a US Citizen and based in the USA)

Company

hirify.global is an incubation firm building technology-led companies in healthcare, cyber, and national security, including DEFCON AI, which provides resilient optimization of complex systems.

What you will do

• Administer, monitor, and maintain workloads across AWS and Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, and networking.
• Manage the Microsoft 365 tenant, specifically Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Perform routine system administration, patching, and endpoint maintenance across cloud-hosted systems.
• Administer the organization's portfolio of managed IT and security SaaS platforms, including RMM/MDM tools.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate repetitive administrative tasks.
• Implement security configurations and hardening consistent with Department of War (DoW) compliance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on IT system administration experience.
• Strong expertise in administering AWS environments and practical experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, including Entra ID and identity management.
• Basic scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience supporting or operating within Department of War (DoW) environments.

Nice to have

• Experience operating in a GCC-High (Microsoft 365 Government) environment.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or DISA STIGs.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator.
• Active or eligible for a US security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Competitive hourly contract rate.
• Opportunity for rapid advancement within a growing firm.
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities.