Systems Administrator / Site Reliability Engineer

Assured Consulting Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Consulting Solutions, located in Reston, VA, is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator/Site Reliability Engineer to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure. The role involves configuring AWS services, implementing security protocols, and ensuring system reliability.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in cloud management, particularly with AWS, and strong skills in Linux administration and security frameworks. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, particularly with AWS.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks like ABAC and PKI encryption.
• 8140 certified (e.g., Security +) and AWS certified.

Responsibilities

• Configuring AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Secrets Manager).
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement security protocols to comply with DIA CIO and NIST standards.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Linux administration

Security frameworks (ABAC, PKI encryption)

Collaboration with technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Status: Contingent upon customer funding and clearance cross over.

Location: Reston, VA or Bolling AFB, DC (onsite).

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph (current CI Polygraph a plus).

Background

Assured Consulting Solutions provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators.

Position

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Systems Administrator / Site Reliability Engineer to join our team. Our Systems Administrator and Site Reliability Engineer will ensure that systems stay up, optimally provisioned, team members have the tools and permissions they need and systems are capable of recovering quickly on failure. The infrastructure to be managed, crosses multiple domains, is on C2E, AWS, as well as a hosted OpenShift cluster.

Responsibilities

• Configuring AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Secrets Manager)
• Configuring OpenShift deployment files
• Basic Linux administration, passwords, configurations, provisioning
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource allocation for high-throughput AI workflows.
• Implement security protocols (ABAC, PKI encryption) to comply with DIA CIO, NIST SP 800-53, and ICD 503 standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure infrastructure aligns with data processing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ABAC, PKI encryption)
• Strong understanding of Red Hat / Linux administration
• 8140 certified (e.g. Security +) and AWS certified (able to obtain a customer privileged user account)

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with DIA JWICS/C2S environments.
• OpenShift experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to analyze complex system requirements and develop technical recommendations
• Ability to contribute to systems engineering, integration, and evaluation efforts across the lifecycle
• Ability to support technical planning, risk identification, and system improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience

Years of Experience

• 8+ years w/ Bachelor of Science degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 12+ years with HS

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Export Control

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ACS may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

EEO Statement

Assured Consulting Solutions 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 or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ACS' utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ACS does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.