Junior Azure Cloud Administrator

Junior Azure Cloud Administrator

Job ID: 2618864

Location: Rockville, MD, United States

Date Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid

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Job 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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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