AWS System Administrator

D2 Technical Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Consulting is seeking an AWS System Administrator to manage Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems and related projects. You will ensure the availability, performance, and security of our cloud-based AWS infrastructure, handling day-to-day administration and maintenance.

This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly within 6 months, DoD 8140/8570 II certification, and a bachelor’s degree in a technical field. The salary range is $130,000–$140,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (must obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of start date) U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS resources: EC2, EBS, VPCs, security groups, and IAM roles.
• Monitor performance metrics and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime.
• Implement security best practices: access control, encryption, vulnerability management.
• Automate tasks with Python/Bash and AWS tools (AWS CLI, CloudFormation).
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for AWS resources.
• Stay current with AWS services and best practices.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.

Skills

AWS

Scripting (Python Bash)

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field

Tools

AWS CLI

CloudFormation

EC2

VPC

Job description

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

The D2 team is looking for an AWS System Administrator to work on Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems and associated projects. These systems provide reliable data transfers between domains for general users and programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of our AWS infrastructure. You will ensure the availability, performance, and security of our cloud-based systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS resources: Provision, configure, and manage AWS resources such as EC2 instances, EBS volumes, VPCs, security groups, and IAM roles.
• Monitor system performance: Monitor system performance metrics, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain system security: Implement and enforce security best practices, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Automate tasks: Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and AWS tools (e.g., AWS CLI, CloudFormation).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and maintain backups: Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for AWS resources.
• Stay current with AWS technologies: Keep abreast of the latest AWS services, features, and best practices.
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field (i.e. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science)
• DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M.IAT Level II Certification
• Active TS/SCI Clearance (must obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of start date) (US Citizenship required)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.