Cloud Systems Administrator
Join our dynamic team as a Cloud Systems Administrator dedicated to supporting our National Security Mission. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing and providing expert system administration, integration, maintenance, and customer support for our Enterprise Development, Test, and Production systems. With a strong emphasis on Amazon Web Services (AWS), OpenText, PeopleSoft, and Corporate Business systems, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our systems operate at peak performance and security.
Responsibilities :
- Build, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud-based applications on Windows and Linux, utilizing services like EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS.
- Provision and manage stable AMIs, perform software installations, and conduct troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Administer the OpenText suite, performing upgrades and optimizing configurations for efficiency.
- Oversee day-to-day operations including pay, benefits, time and labor, and job announcement file transfers.
- Resolve complex system failures across applications, PKI, security, and PeopleSoft batch processes, adhering to established procedures and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).
- Automate critical production processes using cloud services, applications, operating systems, and scripting.
- Ensure optimum system performance, availability, and security through innovative technical solutions and cost-optimized strategies.
- Execute cloud infrastructure modifications with zero downtime and minimal customer impact.
- Coordinate systems maintenance with customer and program offices to balance operational needs with critical modifications.
- Monitor and review systems, security, and application logs to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with NIST and IC directives.
- Collaborate with technical leads to adopt industry best practices and standards.
- Perform backups and restores of operating, file, and database systems, and manage user accounts and file systems.
Qualifications :
TS / SCI clearance and the ability to successfully complete a polygraph.BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, with three years of experience.AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerStrong technical background with in-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure, IT security principles, and compute, storage, and transport.Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, organizational, customer-oriented, and multi-tasking skills.Ability to work both independently and as part of a high-functioning team, under the guidance of a technical subject matter expert.Availability for after-hours and on-call support.Visual acuity to work on a computer for extended periods, ability to move between workstations, and effective communication with colleagues and customers.AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or ProfessionalExperience with the customer's programs and facilities.Embark on a rewarding career where your skills and expertise will directly contribute to national security efforts.