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We are seeking applicants for an experienced Information Systems Administrator to join our (MSB/C4ISR) team in our C4ISR Systems Division.\nThe selected candidate must have experience with cloud-based services (Azure or AWS). Job listing skills are Azure centric, but equivalent AWS experience is acceptable. The Candidate must be detail-oriented with good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. It is critical to be able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment, be self-motivated, reliable and execute tasks independently.\nThis position will be full-time onsite, non-remote in Stafford, VA.\nThe Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. 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