Cloud Virtual Infrastructure System Administrator

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Generous 401(k) benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cloud/Virtual Infrastructure System Administrator to support enterprise virtual infrastructure at our Beavercreek, Ohio facility.

You will provision, configure, and troubleshoot AWS-based VDI (WorkSpaces) and EC2 instances running Windows Server and RHEL, while managing Kubernetes, AD, and automation with Ansible. The role requires TS clearance, DoD IAT II certification, and experience with AWS services, security STIGs, and Terraform/IaC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Windows and Linux systems administration.
• Active Directory administration and security baseline work.
• DoD IAT II and TS clearance with in-scope BI date.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, administer, and troubleshoot AWS WorkSpaces and EC2 on Windows and RHEL.
• Manage containers and Kubernetes clusters; automate provisioning and config.
• Administer AD domains: accounts, GPOs, permissions, domain integration.
• Automate VM provisioning and OS/config deployment; document baselines.
• Backup, recovery, file system management; troubleshoot issues.
• Document configurations and procedures; maintain dev-ops runbooks.
• Support 24/7 continuity; occasional after-hours work.

Skills

Windows

Linux

AWS

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

IaC

Tools

Amazon WorkSpaces

EC2

Active Directory

SSM

Git/GitLab

EKS

Keycloak

AppGate SDP

DISA STIG

SCAP

Job description

Radiance Technologies is an employee‑owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Employee ownership, generous 401(k) benefits, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, educational reimbursement, and challenging technical assignments provide employees with opportunities to grow and succeed.

Radiance is seeking a Cloud/Virtual Infrastructure System Administrator to support enterprise virtual infrastructure at our Beavercreek, Ohio facility. The qualified candidate will provide, design, maintenance and enhancement support for the architecture in a classified environment; ensure compliance with applicable information assurance requirements; ensure 24/7 continuity of operations; and create and update relevant system documents. Work hours are normal business hours, however, occasional support during non-business hours may be required. This person will be a major part of a specialized corporate IT and security team primarily focused on building and maintaining virtualized environments that support a growing Air Force mission.

Behavioral Competencies

• Great attitude with high degree of customer focus.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Solid trouble‑shooter, problem solver.
• Reliable and committed to getting the job done (including after hours as required).
• Excellent coping skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self‑managed; able to work independently or with a team as well as the leadership skills necessary to lead a group of technical team members as required.
• Able to be objective and receive input from specialized team members according to their areas of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Amazon WorkSpaces and EC2 instances running Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
• Provision, configure, administer, troubleshoot management systems and containerized applications deployed in Kubernetes cluster environments.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory domains to include account management, group policy, authentication, permissions, and domain integration.
• Automate virtual‑machine provisioning, operating‑system configuration, software deployment, and routine administration.
• Prepare documentation related to system configurations and baselines.
• Responsible for providing backup and recovery services; managing file systems and disk space.
• Perform troubleshooting of virtualized hardware, software, and network problems.
• Responsible for user account and access control management in a domain or stand‑alone environment.

Required Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Windows and Linux Systems Administrator supporting the patching, installation, configuration, maintenance, and flaw remediation of virtualized servers, workstations, and other computing components.
• Minimum of a valid Top Secret clearance with in-scope background investigation date.
• DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification. (CompTIA Security+)
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems within an Amazon environment.
• Experience with system hardening, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and configuration management.
• Ability to monitor systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and document configurations, procedures, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), including provisioning, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting EC2, Amazon WorkSpaces, and AWS Systems Manager (SSM).
• Experience with Ansible or other automation tools for virtual infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Working knowledge of S3, EFS, NFS, FSx, SMB, and NTFS storage file systems, including storage configuration, file‑system access, permissions, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, etc. with the ability to troubleshoot network and connectivity issues.
• Understanding of DISA STIGs, SCAP, vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and security remediation.
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, and/or Ansible for system administration, automation and configuration.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and configuration records.
• Ability to work in an Agile environment with a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, troubleshooting, and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interface with numerous cognizant security agencies, customers, and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple networks in a dynamic, demanding environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience as a System Administrator an organization of similar enterprise size and complexity.
• Preferred experience with Docker, EKS/Kubernetes, Terraform/IaC, Helm, Git/GitLab, container registries, and containerized applications.
• Working knowledge of SSO, OIDC, SAML, IdP, and MFA.
• Preferred experience with Keycloak, AppGate SDP, and Zero Trust technologies.
• Understanding networking concepts and cybersecurity related tools to include, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and vulnerability scanners.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Growth and Opportunities

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Employee-Ownership

Employee-Ownership Radiance is a proud employee‑owned company! Employee-ownership benefits both our customers and workforce, and ensures that Radiance doesn’t have to answer to stockholders or be driven by quarterly earnings reports.

Thus, Radiance will always prioritize enhancing our customer’s mission over expanding our bottom line. We are singularly focused on providing our customers with game‑changing solutions to their most challenging requirements.

This is only possible because employee‑ownership attracts the highest quality employees, empowers them to identify capability enhancements, and provides them with the freedom to take risks to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Employee‑ownership also provides tangible and long‑term financial security for our people and their families. Therefore, employee‑ownership embodies participation, empowerment, freedom, teaming, excellence, accountability, mission focus, and security.

Culture

Our Culture Radiance’s culture is driven by our commitment to our customers and our employee‑owners. Our employee‑owners thrive on entrepreneurship, empowerment, and mutual responsibility for growth and sustainability.

Our culture consists of individuals who embody technical and leadership skills to deliver superior solutions to the nation’s toughest technical challenges.

We believe building trust and credibility with our customers leads to long‑term results. We invest in a superior technical workforce where leaders are developed, innovation is encouraged, and achievements are recognized.

We seek innovative ways to improve, experiment, take risks, foster collaboration, and empower our employee‑owners.

Values

Our values drive our culture, business model, and daily interactions. These values constantly remind us of who we are and what we do.

Our employee‑owners influence how we operate our business.

We relentlessly pursue operating excellence by innovating, improving our processes, and reducing waste.

We believe in being wise and ethical stewards of capital and resources.

Our values dictate how we interact with each other and our customers, partners, and suppliers.

Honesty, trust, humanity, alignment, and value creation require that we treat our employees with dignity and respect and provide them with fair compensation and equal employment opportunity.

We believe in connecting with our communities and have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens, and we believe in sustainable business practices, which include supporting the environment and the communities in which we work.