AWS Infrastructure Administrator

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company-paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Annual profit-sharing

Performance bonus

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SciTec is hiring an AWS Infrastructure Administrator to support DoD/government projects from Boulder, CO (and Princeton, NJ). You will deploy and scale AWS services, manage Linux hosts, and ensure security and compliance across the web stack.

Requirements include a CS/IS degree, 5+ years AWS experience, 3+ years of Linux and web app administration, and DoD clearance eligibility. We offer strong benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or similar.
• At least five years professional experience with AWS Cloud Services.
• At least three years professional experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems.
• At least three years professional experience with Web Application Administration, Monitoring & Troubleshooting.
• At least two years professional experience with Terraform IaC.
• Strong understanding of AWS CloudWatch.
• Strong understanding of AWS Systems Manager.
• Strong understanding of Ansible Automation.
• Strong understanding of Apache HTTP Web Proxy service.
• Strong understanding of Apache Tomcat.
• Strong understanding of SSL certificate management.
• Strong understanding of Database management (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Detail oriented.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, maintain, and scale AWS resources for web applications.
• Monitor performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles in the web app.
• Install and test software updates and security fixes.
• Back up data and test recovery procedures.
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize system efficiency.
• Implement and maintain security measures (firewalls, access controls, encryption).
• Troubleshoot reported issues and document steps to resolve.

Skills

AWS Cloud

RedHat Linux

Web App Administration

Terraform IaC

AWS CloudWatch

AWS Systems Manager

Ansible

Apache HTTP

Apache Tomcat

SSL certificate management

PostgreSQL

DoD security clearance

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Docker

GitLab administration

GitLab CI/CD

Hyper-V

VMWare

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

SciTec is a dynamic small business, with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice

SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented AWS Infrastructure Administrator in Princeton, NJ, or Boulder, CO.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, maintain, and scale AWS resources, such as EC2, RDS, S3, ELB and more, to host web applications
• Actively monitor web application performance, identify and resolve issues like slow loading times, error messages, and system crashes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles within the web application, ensuring appropriate access levels for different user groups.
• Install and test software updates, patches, and security fixes for the web application, ensuring timely deployment and minimizing downtime.
• Perform regular backups of the web application data and configuration, and test recovery procedures to ensure data integrity in case of emergencies.
• Analyze application performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve user experience and system efficiency.
• Implement and maintain security measures within the web application, including firewalls, access controls, and encryption to protect against unauthorized access.
• Respond to and troubleshoot reported application issues, documenting steps taken to resolve problems and communicating updates to users.
• Maintain detailed documentation of application configuration, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices for future reference and team knowledge transfer
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or similar
• At least five years professional experience with AWS Cloud Services
• At least three years professional experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems
• At least three years professional experience with Web Application Administration, Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• At least two years professional experience with Terraform IaC
• Strong understanding of AWS CloudWatch
• Strong understanding of AWS Systems Manager
• Strong understanding of Ansible Automation
• Strong understanding of Apache HTTP Web Proxy service
• Strong understanding of Apache Tomcat
• Strong understanding of SSL certificate management
• Strong understanding of Database management (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• AWS Certified SysOps certification or similar
• Familiarity GitLab administration
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Docker containers
• Familiarity with Hyper-V and/or VMWare
• Familiarity with Prometheus and Grafana
• Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Benefits

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $121,000 - $147,000/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.