Senior AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator

Semper Valens Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus ($1,500)

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator in San Antonio, TX. The role involves deploying and managing AWS workloads, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with cloud security standards.

Candidates should have extensive IT experience on Windows and Linux, with a focus on AWS and container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS). TS/SCI clearance is required; a referral bonus of $1,500 is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; master's may substitute for 2 years experience.
• Ten years IT systems administration on Windows and Linux; patching, STIG, upgrades on AWS.
• Experience managing workloads on AWS; experience with EKS.
• Experience in system administration supporting development/test teams in AWS; Kubernetes and RHEL.
• CKA certification and/or training; container platforms experience.
• IAT II certification (Security+ desired); TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS; implement 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.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

Security compliance

CKA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience

Tools

Amazon EKS

RHEL Linux

Ansible

Patching/STIG

Job description

Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Full Time, San Antonio, TX

TS/ SCI clearance required

Referral bonus: $1,500

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.
• IAT II certification (Security+ Desired)
• TS/SCI 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 two (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.

1. AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational)
2. AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate)
3. Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster
4. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
5. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
6. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
7. 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.

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