Senior AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator-JCC2

Sempervalens; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator to join their dynamic team in San Antonio. This role involves deploying and managing AWS workloads, optimizing system operations, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT systems administration, particularly with AWS and Linux platforms, and hold relevant certifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions within a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where your expertise will make a significant impact on mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in IT systems administration with AWS and Linux.
• Proficiency in system maintenance and cloud infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate workloads on AWS, ensuring compliance and security.
• Define requirements and develop architectural processes for cloud services.

Skills

AWS Management

System Administration

Analytical Skills

Container Orchestration

Security Protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree (substitutes for 2 years of experience)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS EKS

RHEL

Job description

Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Full Time San Antonio, TX

Top Secret/SCI Clearance

**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 the functional area to include web applications systems integrations.
• 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