Cloud Systems Engineer (Windows/Linux) (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

8% 401(k) employer match with immediate vesting

Job summary

A consulting firm in Maryland seeks an experienced System Administrator with an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include managing Windows Server environments, administering Linux in AWS, and deploying cloud solutions. The role demands 15 years of experience, with preference for candidates holding a relevant Bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $175,000 and an excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, and full healthcare coverage starting day one.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
• Must have 15 years of experience as a System Administrator.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred, or 5 additional years of experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux distributions within AWS.
• Deploy robust cloud environments in AWS.
• Develop automation scripts using SaltStack, Ansible, Bash, and Python.

Skills

Security+ Cert

AWS cloud resources

Windows Server 2019 and 2022

Linux distributions

SaltStack

Ansible

Bash

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

15 years of experience as a System Administrator

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• Security+ Cert
• 15 years of experience as a System Administrator
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 5 additional years of experience as a System Administrator may be substituted for a degree

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administration and support for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments, including Active Directory, DNS, Certificate Authorities and manage Windows 10/11 client systems.
• Administer and troubleshoot various Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, AmazonLinux 2023) within AWS.
• Deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments, primarily within AWS, while also supporting existing on-premises server infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processes.

Required Experience

• AWS cloud resources, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other core services.
• SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python
• Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments
• Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, Amazon Linux 2023) within AWS.

Salary: $165,000 - $175,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

This is a full time position

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.