Cloud Systems Engineer (Azure, MS 365, Windows)

Title: Cloud Systems Engineer (Azure / Microsoft 365 / Windows)
Location: Onsite – Herbert Hoover Building, Washington, DC
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required with an active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Travel: 0–10%

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Program Overview

RIVA Solutions is supporting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the ISCOM Division to deliver mission-critical IT modernization and cybersecurity services. This effort focuses on enhancing the security, reliability, and efficiency of NTIA’s enterprise infrastructure, enabling secure communications, data-driven policymaking, and expanded broadband initiatives.

RIVA’s support helps modernize cloud and hybrid environments, strengthen identity and access management, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and operational standards, while supporting NTIA’s mission through resilient, secure, and scalable digital platforms.

Position Overview

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer with strong hands-on experience supporting Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows-based enterprise environments. This role is responsible for the administration, migration, and ongoing support of cloud and hybrid systems, with a focus on reliability, security, automation, and user enablement.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across Azure infrastructure, identity management, Windows systems, and Microsoft 365 services, with the ability to support modernization initiatives and day-to-day operations in a secure federal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, security configurations, and resource management
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online environments, including mailbox administration and tenant operations
• Lead end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Exchange migrations, including hybrid, cutover, and staged migration approaches
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity synchronization, Conditional Access policies, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Support and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administration, migrations, reporting, and operational tasks
• Support hybrid cloud, server, and tenant migration activities
• Monitor system performance, availability, security, and compliance
• Collaborate with DevOps teams and support Kubernetes-based workloads as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, identity, and access-related issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a cloud engineering or systems administration role
• Hands-on experience administering Azure cloud environments
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Windows Server technologies
• Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity services
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and collaboration with DevOps teams
• Experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments in federal settings

Salary

Up to $130,000 annually, based on experience

RIVA Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.