Cloud Systems Administrator, Senior (Job 1331)

DLH Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 164,725 - 174,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component

PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Training and education assistance

Job summary

DLH Corporation is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator in Washington, DC to support the design, administration, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure environments. You will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of cloud systems while managing virtual machines and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of systems administration experience, strong cloud platform management skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. The salary range is $164,725 - $174,400.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, including cloud infrastructure support.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform.
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and monitor cloud infrastructure across platforms.
• Provision and manage virtual machines, storage, and networking.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Cloud platforms management

Systems administration

Troubleshooting skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

ServiceNow

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support the design, administration, maintenance, and optimization of cloud‑based infrastructure environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of cloud systems while supporting day‑to‑day operational needs, troubleshooting issues, and implementing scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing cloud platforms, strong systems administration fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and monitor cloud infrastructure across platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Provision and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, identity access, and cloud‑native services
• Deploy, configure, and support Windows and Linux server environments in cloud ecosystems
• Monitor system health, uptime, performance metrics, and capacity utilization
• Troubleshoot system, network, storage, and application issues in cloud‑hosted environments
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Apply security best practices, including IAM, MFA, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and patch management
• Support automation and infrastructure provisioning using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Assist with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, HashiCorp CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Collaborate with DevOps, networking, and cybersecurity teams on deployments and incident resolution
• Manage system updates, patching schedules, and change control procedures
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Participate in on‑call support rotation and incident response activities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, including cloud infrastructure support
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform:
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments
• Experience with cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls
• Knowledge of identity and access management, RBAC, and cloud security principles
• Experience with backup tools, monitoring platforms, and logging solutions
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience working with container platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with ticketing and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications such as:
  • Amazon Web Services Certified SysOps Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
  • Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
• Experience with hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Experience supporting compliance‑driven environments (NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.)
• Exposure to configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Experience administering web and application services such as Apache and IIS
• Experience working with managed database services such as Amazon RDS and Azure Database services
• Experience with observability tools like CloudWatch and Azure Monitor
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners
• Experience with API integrations and cloud SDKs

Basic Compensation

$164,725 - $174,400 yearly salary. The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program‑specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best‑in‑class e‑learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.