1154_Lead Systems Administrator (Power Platform/Azure)

Company Profile

Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House (LATCH) provides technical consulting services to the US Federal Government. We provide dependable high-quality solutions as well as innovative architecture, engineering, and functional designs. Our core values enable us to bring unique viewpoints as we approach our work such as understanding and adopting the client’s mission; delivering technical solutions that are aligned to client goals, objectives, and budgets; empowering clients through systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services; and producing high quality, value-driven work products.

At LATCH, you’ll work with clients and a leadership team that empowers our people to think audaciously, welcomes differences, and encourages pride in our work while exposing and solving emerging challenges to meet impactful commitments.

Job Summary

The Sr Systems Administrator will provide operational support, configuration management, and continuous monitoring of Azure and Power Platform environments in support of a government client. This position plays a key role in maintaining system reliability, implementing automation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with federal security and operational standards. The administrator will support modernization efforts through the use of CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and intelligent automation frameworks to enhance performance, security, and efficiency across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

Job responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer and maintain Azure and Power Platform environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize resources including Logic Apps, Functions, and Power Automate flows.
• Support the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for secure and efficient deployments.
• Apply and maintain automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation) to reduce manual intervention and improve operational consistency.
• Implement and oversee security monitoring, incident response, and compliance reporting aligned with federal O&M standards.
• Utilize observability tools to track performance, identify anomalies, and ensure service continuity.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to support system integration and modernization initiatives.
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum meetings and manage individual tickets through Rally or similar tools, ensuring clear and timely communication across development, engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Assist with AI agent orchestration and integration of intelligent automation technologies (e.g., Copilot Studio) into system management workflows.
• Participate in routine system audits, patching, and updates to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain system documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The selected candidate must have the following qualifications and skills:

• Experience with Azure Cloud Services and infrastructure administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Stack technologies, including Logic Apps, Functions, and Power Platform components.
• Experience configuring and managing Power Platform connectors and custom APIs.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Power Platform, Azure Automation).
• Familiarity with Secure Operations and Maintenance (O&M) standards and compliance best practices.
• Exposure to AI integration tools, such as Copilot Studio and AI agent orchestration.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and environment consistency.
• Experience with security monitoring tools, automation testing, and observability platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and status updates to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and experience managing individual tasks through platforms such as Rally or similar tools.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting compliance monitoring for FedRAMP, NIST, or CMMC environments.
• Understanding of AI and automation integration within enterprise administration.
• Familiarity with blockchain or distributed ledger technologies for secure data management.

Bonus Points For

• Demonstrated success building secure automation pipelines and improving operational workflows within Azure environments.
• Experience contributing to DevSecOps or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting federal or defense programs with cloud-based infrastructure.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in system administration or cloud operations within enterprise or government environments.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing Azure and Power Platform ecosystems.
• Proven record maintaining uptime, security, and compliance for cloud-based systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $116,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to maintain employment authorization?

Posting Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. LATCH will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future.

Work Location: Remote