Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Administrator at NFF Inc
Washington, DC
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Jul 1, 2026
Washington, DC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior systems administration role focused on managing hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS, alongside on-premises VMware and Windows Server environments. Day-to-day work spans writing automation scripts, building IaC pipelines, deploying containerized workloads with Kubernetes, and supporting disaster recovery planning. The role also involves collaborating with development and security teams on DevSecOps practices and mentoring junior staff. Suits an experienced infrastructure generalist comfortable across cloud, virtualization, and scripting.
Senior level · 5+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 40 people in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (network and computer systems administrators). range 20–65
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $128,188 (middle half $100,819–$156,589).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
The role sits at the boundary between systems/cloud administration (15-1244) and software/infrastructure development (15-1252). The title and framing lean toward systems administration, but the automation, IaC, containerization, and CI/CD responsibilities add meaningful development weight. 15-1244 was chosen as the primary code because the core duties — administering Azure/AWS, VMware, Windows Server, identity, DR/BC — are operational; 15-1252 is the runner-up.
Azure and AWS are listed together as 'and/or' in the qualifications, so either satisfies the cloud requirement; both are marked required with each other as an alternative.
Similarly, PowerShell and Python are listed as 'and/or'; both are marked required with each other as an alternative.
AIOps tools (Splunk, Azure Monitor), Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Intune, MECM/SCCM, Windows Server, and CI/CD appear under softer language ('familiarity with', 'knowledge of', 'work closely with') rather than firm gates, so they are marked preferred.
The Azure-specific services (API Management, Front Door, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Application Proxy Gateway, Data Gateway) are listed under a single 'Experience with' bullet alongside Azure Entra ID; they are captured under the Azure Entra ID skill entry rather than split into separate skills, as they represent sub-features of the Azure platform rather than independently marketed tools.
Relevant certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, VCP) are explicitly called 'a strong plus' — not a hard gate.
A Bachelor's degree is listed as acceptable with 'or equivalent practical experience and certifications,' so no minimum degree is hard-required.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
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