Cloud Systems Administrator

Meridian Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cloud Systems Administrator, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work with innovative technologies while ensuring compliance with federal security guidelines. You'll collaborate with cybersecurity teams and leverage tools to enhance cloud performance and security. If you're passionate about cloud technology and thrive in a mission-driven environment, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing cloud infrastructure in federal environments.
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements for federal IT.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud security posture.

Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Federal IT Compliance (FISMA, NIST 800-37)

SIEM Tools Management

Technical Documentation

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant IT Certifications (AWS, Azure, CompTIA)

Tools

CrowdStrike

Qualys SIEM

Job description

Job Title:Cloud Systems Administrator
Job Type: W2 or Corp to Corp Hourly- must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship
Job Location: This is a onsite position based in the Washington, D.C. metro area & must be able to attend onsite meetings as required
Compensation hourly:$60/HR

PLEASE NOTE - No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted at this time.

THE COMPANY
Meridian Partners, LLC – a minority-owned and operated business – is one of the nation’s fastest-growing small companies and a 9-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree. Since 2002, Meridian has helped organizations maximize value from their ERP investments, ensuring that enterprise software, infrastructure, and functionality are optimized to meet each organization or agency’s strategic goals. Meridian serves federal, state, and local governments, K-12, and commercial organizations.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Our continued growth brings about an immediate need for an innovative and experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to join our growing team supporting a mission-driven federal client. This individual will be responsible for the daily administration and optimization of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud infrastructure. You will serve as the primary administrator across all cloud services and platforms, ensuring best practices are applied in design, engineering, operations, and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Serve as the primary administrator and technical lead for all cloud-based infrastructure, including configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning
• Implement and enforce cloud architecture best practices, ensuring compliance with federal security guidelines such as NIST 800-37
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and operations teams to monitor and improve cloud security posture
• Manage and track incidents, changes, and enhancements following standardized O&M protocols
• Leverage tools such as CrowdStrike and Qualys SIEM to design and report on qualitative and quantitative performance metrics
• Perform root cause analysis of cloud-related incidents and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical documentation and reporting to support audits, assessments, and continuous improvement efforts

WHAT YOU WILL BRING FOR SUCCESS

• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP in a federal environment
• Deep understanding of FISMA, NIST 800-37, and other applicable federal IT compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience managing and monitoring SIEM tools, with a focus on:

Qualys SIEM:

• Qualitative: Threat intelligence, security posture insights, incident response effectiveness
• Quantitative: Log analysis, system performance, threat detection metrics
• Qualitative: Risk-based insights, compliance monitoring, contextual threat analysis
• Ability to manage cloud O&M processes with an emphasis on documentation, monitoring, and continual compliance
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate, or CompTIA Cloud+
• Certifications preferred; Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Sentinel
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines in a secure cloud environment
• Experience in federal government or public sector IT programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted.

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