Senior AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator

Semper Valens Solutions; Belcamp (Ghost Town) (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator for a remote position. You will manage AWS workloads, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with security protocols. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in system administration and hold relevant certifications, including Kubernetes. Join a creative solutions provider committed to excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in IT systems administration.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS and Linux platforms.
• Kubernetes CKA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage AWS workloads, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Define requirements and develop architectural processes.
• Optimize system operations using AWS tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement

AWS management

Security protocols

System optimization

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (may substitute for experience)

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Ansible

Job description

Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Full Time Remote (San Antonio-based individuals preferred)

• This position is contingent upon contract award

Job Responsibilities :

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements.

Job Description :

• Deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
• Define requirements, create functional models, and develop architectural processes.
• Optimize system operations using AWS tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ensure alignment with security protocols and standards for cloud services.

Qualifications :

• Ten (10) years of overall experience in one or more of the functional areas listed below. A bachelor's degree in related field required. A master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Ten (10) years IT systems administrative experience with both Microsoft and Linux platforms. Proficient understanding of maintenance (patching, STIG, and upgrade processes) on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience and / or training in system administration related to ability to manage and operate workloads on AWS systems.
• Demonstrated experience in system administration support and management related to Amazon EKS.
• Demonstrated experience in system administration and supporting development and test teams in AWS and along with an applied understanding of Kubernetes and traditional RHEL servers.
• Kubernetes CKA certification and / or training and two years applied experience on containerized platforms.
• Secret clearance required.

A senior level AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator should have at least three ( 3) of the following Trainings or Certifications below and at least t wo (2) years applied experience with Container Orchestration and / or application deployment. Four (4) years proven relevant experience may be substituted as applicable to each certification.

• AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate)
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
• RH294 : RHEL Linux Automation with Ansible

About Semper Valens Solutions :

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital / parental status, pregnancy / childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.