AWS System Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

Job summary

D2 Consulting in St. Louis, MO is seeking an AWS System Administrator to maintain enterprise cross-domain systems.

You will manage day-to-day AWS infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and security for cloud-based applications. The role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, a technical bachelor’s degree, DoD 8140/8570-MIAT II Certification, and an active TS/SCI clearance (CI poly within 6 months).

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field (i.e. IT, IS, CS).
• 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)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AWS cloud administration

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Security best practices

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

AWS CLI

CloudFormation

EC2

VPC

IAM

Job description

• ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**
  

• ACTIVE TS/SC i 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.