Cloud Operations System Administrator

Socket.dev; Swansea (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Boeing Company is looking for a Cloud Operations System Administrator in Swansea, IL. This crucial role involves providing cloud operational engineering support for the Global Decision Support System (GDSS) program, a vital system for the U.S. Air Force. Candidates should have over three years of experience in cloud operations and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. Competitive base pay ranges from $80,000 to $96,050. Excellent growth opportunities and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting GDSS operations.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• CompTIA Sec+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of cloud infrastructure supporting GDSS.
• Oversee cloud operations including monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure operational readiness of cloud apps.

Skills

AWS

Cloud infrastructure management

Incident response

Automation solutions

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high‑quality, cost‑effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.

As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people‑focused, family‑oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.

Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking multiple Cloud Operations System Administrator in Swansea, IL. In this role you will provide cloud‑operational engineering support for Tapestry’s Global Decision Support System (GDSS) program. GDSS is the primary U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) Command and Control (C2) system and is a globally distributed enterprise‑class suite of applications designed, implemented and maintained by Tapestry Solutions. GDSS applications and services provide advanced mission planning, command and control for all phases of mobility operations (airlift, airdrop, and air refueling operations). You will support ongoing efforts to enhance, monitor, and maintain multiple AWS (CloudOne) environments, ensuring high availability.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the management and operations of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure supporting the GDSS program.
• Oversee cloud operations including monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with DevOps to develop and implement automation solutions to streamline cloud operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools.
• Collaborate with development, security, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness of cloud applications.
• Manage routine patching and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Manage cloud resource provisioning, cost optimization, and capacity planning.
• Establish and enforce operational best practices, policies, and standards for cloud environments.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior cloud operations engineers.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to critical incidents to minimize downtime.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, operational procedures, and incident reports.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously improve cloud operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Global Decision Support System (GDSS) operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Sec+ certification.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary base pay range $80,000 – $96,050

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 04, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre‑Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.