Senior AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator-JCC2-ESC

Semper Valens Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator to deploy and manage workloads on AWS, ensuring security controls and compliance. The role requires extensive experience with AWS, Linux/Windows, and container orchestration including Kubernetes.

The position emphasizes working with EKS, Docker, and related cloud technologies, with a preference for San Antonio-based remote candidates and a TS/SCI eligible clearance.

Qualifications

• Ten years of IT systems administrative experience on Microsoft and Linux platforms with AWS cloud infrastructure maintenance and patching.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's may substitute for 2 years experience.
• Experience managing workloads on AWS and supporting development/test teams; knowledge of Kubernetes and RHEL servers.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS while 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.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Amazon EKS

Job description

Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Full Time Remote (San Antonio-based individuals preferred)

Secret clearance w/ TS/ SCI eligibility

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)
• Secret clearance required w/ TS/SCI eligibility

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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