Cloud Systems Administrator

Overview

Cloud Systems Administrator

Remote | U.S. Based 

US Citizenship Required

 

SummaryOur client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

 

Responsibilities

Our client is looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join their team! In this position you will design, develop, implement, and configure cloud system environments and tools. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Implement security controls/features to support and address cybersecurity challenges on PaaS and IaaS environments
• Apply consulting and technical expertise and full industry knowledge on VA cloud solution tailoring
• Develop or support innovative solutions to complex problems
• Define, communicate, and implement cloud architecture and administration processes for VA platforms
• Apply technical expertise and industry knowledge to programs and projects
• Work with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices and serve as informal lead or mentor to junior team members
• This work includes occasional on-call support during weekends, holidays or off-hours

Requirements

• 5 years of experience with configuring cloud administrative environments and tools
• Experience with defining secure-based cloud architecture while adhering to development methodologies, engineering, and cloud standards
• Experience with providing detailed guidance to engineering team members creating administrative processes and procedures
• Experience with performing operational and day-to-day administrative support functions including troubleshooting of issues and support of change and problem management processes
• Ability to support cybersecurity team in conducting a security analysis and assessment of current processes and platforms, and can generate ad-hoc reports and guidance for team members or management
• Ability to design solutions and recommending the most suitable design packages to improve current administrative security levels and performance
• Experience with developing, deploying and troubleshooting IAC environments using Hashicorp Terraform
• Experience working within multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS GovCloud, AWS Commercial and Azure)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or equivalent with 5 years of professional experience or a total of 13 in lieu of education.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with supporting engineering applications in a cloud environment
• Knowledge to track, mitigate, and remediates software and hardware vulnerabilities with the cybersecurity team
• Ability to manage resources, including Virtual Machines, Virtual Desktop, Lighthouse, Active Directory, and other network resources in a Cloud environment with Azure preferred
• Ability to demonstrate the leadership behaviors to effectively communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner across boundaries to deliver positive results
• Ability to be a highly engaging, team-oriented, customer-focused, strong work ethic, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent
  • (13 years’ relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications:

No Federal Clearances Required