Cloud Systems Administrator

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support our National Security Mission, overseeing enterprise development, test, and production systems with a strong emphasis on AWS and secure corporate environments.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, three years’ experience, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility. You will deploy and maintain Windows and Linux servers, automate processes, monitor logs, and ensure compliance with NIST/IC directives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CS, IS, engineering or other technical discipline with three years’ experience.
• AWS Certification: Cloud Practitioner.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, IT security, compute, storage and transport.
• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning team and independently.
• Willingness for after-hours and on-call support.
• Requires TS/SCI clearance and ability to pass a polygraph.
• Must maintain communication and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud-based apps on Windows and Linux using AWS services.
• Manage day-to-day cross-domain file transfers and batch processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system incidents per procedures and AQLs.
• Automate production processes across cloud, OS, and scripting domains.
• Optimize performance, availability, and security with cost-aware solutions.
• Execute cloud infrastructure changes with zero downtime and minimal customer impact.
• Coordinate maintenance with customers to balance operational needs and security modifications.
• Monitor logs and security events to maintain compliance with NIST and IC directives.
• Maintain backups and user accounts, ensuring data integrity.

Skills

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Windows Server

Linux Server

Security Principles

IT Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

On-Call Availability

TS/SCI Clearance

Polygraph Eligibility

Education

BS degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Momentum

Cognos

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Systems AdministratorJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: Top SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity:

Serve as a Cloud Systems Administrator supporting our National Security Mission. You will oversee and provide system administration, integration, maintenance and customer support on the customer’s Enterprise Development, Test, and Production systems. This position has a special emphasis on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Corporate and Financial Business systems.

Responsibilities:

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud-based applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems and leveraging cloud services such as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS. Provision stable AMIs, perform software installations, application upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Manage and oversee day-to-day cross-domain file transfers and batch processes.

• Resolve a wide range of complex system failures addressing incident tickets in accordance with established procedures and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).

• Automate critical production processes through a variety of industry standard methods – cloud services, application, operating system, and scripting.

• Achieve optimum system performance, availability, and security by assessing, identifying, implementing, and managing innovative technical, cloud, and cost-optimized solutions.

• Execute cloud infrastructure modifications (i.e., storage, load balancing, instance resizing/tuning) with zero downtime and customer impact.

• Coordinate systems maintenance in advance with customer and program offices to ensure balance between operational requirements and critical infrastructure, application, and security modifications.

• Proactively monitor and review systems, security, and application logs, using a variety of methods, to mitigate risk and maintain compliance with NIST and IC directives.

• Maintain close coordination with technical leads to maintain/adopt industry best practices/standards.

• Perform backups and restores of operating, file, and database systems using established methods. Maintain user accounts and file systems.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in CS, IS, engineering, or other technical discipline, and three years’ experience.

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, IT security principles, compute, storage, and transport.

• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.

• Interpersonal communication, problem solving, organizational, customer-oriented, and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work as part of a high functioning team, under the supervision of a technical subject matter expert, as well as independently.

• Must be available for after hours and on-call support.

• Visual acuity to work on a computer for extended periods of time, ability to move from one workstation to another, and communicate with colleagues and customers.

• TS/SCI clearance and ability to successfully complete a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional

• Experience with Momentum, Cognos, and the customer’s programs and facilities.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

$75,200-$158,100CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.