AWS System Administrator St. Louis, MO

D2 Consulting; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

D2 Consulting is seeking an AWS System Administrator to support Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems. You will be responsible for day-to-day administration and maintenance of our AWS infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and security for cloud-based systems and applications.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly within 6 months) and 4–6 years of relevant experience. You will provision EC2, IAM, VPCs, security groups, and backups, and collaborate with security and

Qualifications

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

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 metrics, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain system security by enforcing access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Automate routine tasks using Python, Bash, and AWS tools (AWS CLI, CloudFormation).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for AWS resources.
• Stay current with AWS technologies, features, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for smooth operations.

Skills

Cloud system administration

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS

Tools

AWS

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)
• 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.