Cloud Systems Administrator-Senior

NetSage; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSage is seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to design, deploy, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure across Linux environments using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.

The ideal candidate will hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and IAT Level II certification, and have extensive experience automating infrastructure. A Bachelor’s degree (or 15 years of relevant experience) is also required for consideration.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• IAT Level II or higher certification.
• Experience automating infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain Linux-based environments and cloud-native services.
• Assist with security and compliance in DoD/IC contexts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level II

Cloud infrastructure

Terraform & Ansible

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

15 years relevant experience

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor— we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to join a team dedicated to maintaining and optimizing mission-critical information technology (IT) infrastructure. In this role, you will design, deploy, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure and Linux-based environments using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience administering Linux-based cloud environments and automating infrastructure along with an IAT Level II or higher certification. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a technical discipline and ten (10) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable is no degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification or higher.
• Experience implementing, administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise IT systems.
• Experience administering Linux/UNIX operating systems, including installation, configuration, patching, and maintenance.
• Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience administering AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native services.