Azure Network Engineer - Mid (TS cleared)

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking Network Engineers to serve on a contract supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Installing, configuring, administering, supporting and maintaining of systems, including associated hardware. Managing systems infrastructures. Implementing best practices to identify and recommend system functional specifications, configuration of physical and virtual systems, backup and recovery of IT infrastructure. Updating and supporting systems by tuning performance and allocating storage space. Implementing critical patches and reviewing systems performance logs to identify anomalies/troubleshoot issues. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level technical staff. Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.  Work Environment: Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel: 11-20% / Occasional travel. Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment. At Copperhead Technologies, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Copperhead Technologies is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility. Copperhead Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team. Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. Copperhead Technologies' Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team. Requirements Basic Qualifications: Associates Degree and at least 2 years of relevant network engineering experience. Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility. Direct experience with system infrastructure management. Direct experience identifying anomalies and troubleshooting issues for IT infrastructure within the Department of Defense (DoD) or similar entity. Direct experience with development of solutions to technical problems within IT infrastructure for the DoD or similar entity. Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Azure. Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus. Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. Professional proficiency in English is required. Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Current, active TS/SCI security clearance. Network Engineering experience for the US Air Force. Microsoft Azure Certified in one or more of the following: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Benefits Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Eligibility requirements apply.