| CLEARANCE |
DOD Secret required
May be upgraded to Top Secret |
| CITIZENSHIP |
US citizenship is required |
| WORK LOCATION |
90% Remote, 10% On-Site at Fort Belvoir, VA |
| TRAVEL |
Potential for local travel within 50 mile radius of Fort Belvoir, VA. |
| JOB DESCRIPTION |
As a Cloud Administrator/Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining proof-of-concept and operational solutions within cloud environments, primarily Microsoft Azure, with additional requirements for AWS. You will deploy, administer, and manage cloud solutions by configuring services, managing compute resources, monitoring resource and log analytics, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing infrastructure.
This role requires expertise in managing compute, storage, network, and security components within the cloud, configuring networks, implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies, and ensuring compliance with strict Government Governance. The Cloud Administrator/Engineer will work extensively with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements, WSUS, and automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell.
If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for innovation, system modernization, and high-performance cloud operations, we want to hear from you!
Job duties include the following:
- Cloud Deployment & Administration
- Monitor, configure, and optimize Azure and AWS cloud environments.
- Configure and manage Windows & Linux virtual machines (VMs), including scale group configurations in multiple availability zones.
- Implement security measures, including Security Groups, VPNs, Firewalls, IAM policies, and third-party security tools.
- Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for user identities and role management.
- System Security & Compliance
- Apply DoD STIGs and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, MS SQL Server, and RedHat OS.
- Implement, configure, and manage Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Linux Auto-Updater.
- Ensure cloud environments comply with DoD security requirements and best practices.
- Automation & Configuration Management
- Develop and manage automation scripts for provisioning, configuration management, and cloud resource management using Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, and Azure CLI.
- Work with Jenkins, Git, Ansible, SaltStack, and Puppet for version control and configuration management.
- Create and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to automate cloud deployments.
- Monitoring & Performance Optimization
- Monitor system performance using AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, DataDog, Splunk, and Grafana.
- Perform detailed performance analysis and troubleshooting at the OS and cloud level.
- Optimize workloads and ensure cost-effective use of cloud resources.
- Technical Leadership & Support
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and best practices.
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| QUALIFICATIONS: |
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Minimum Years of Experience Requirements:
- 6 years of experience in information technology services delivery:
- OR: 3 years’ experience with a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field).
- 5 years of experience managing Azure Cloud Services, including:
- Configuring and optimizing compute, storage, network, and security.
- Implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- 4 years managing Windows and Linux servers using WSUS, RMP, and performing update administration.
- 3 years applying DoD STIGs and GPOs to secure Windows and Linux systems.
- 3 years working with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet).
- 3 years of hands-on experience in:
- Infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Terraform, Bash, Ansible, and Azure CLI.
- System administration for Windows & Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Cloud security and compliance monitoring.
Strong working knowledge of the skills, experience, and expertise required to perform the roles and responsibilities described in the Job Description and Job Duties, including:
- Cloud services and security: IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Functions.
- Cloud automation tools: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef.
- Configuration and performance tuning of Windows & Linux OS.
- Networking in cloud environments: VPNs, Firewalls, Security Groups, Subnets, VPCs.
- Monitoring tools: Splunk, DataDog, Grafana.
- Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Python, Terraform, Azure CLI.
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Minimum Required:
- Associate’s degree in a computer science or information systems field.
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Required:
- CompTIA Security (Mandatory for DoD 8570 compliance)
Desired / Helpful:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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- Professional
Attributes & Values
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We are looking for professionals who embody and embrace the following core values:
- Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates principled character, consistently upholding honesty and taking responsibility for their actions with the highest ethical standards.
- Respect and Diversity: Treats others with dignity and fairness, valuing diverse perspectives to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Effective Communication: Delivers clear, accurate, and timely written and verbal communications, ensuring comprehensive understanding from the first conveyance.
- Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits a courteous and approachable demeanor, fostering positive relationships and promoting teamwork.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks opportunities for growth through self-assessment, professional development, and constructive feedback.
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Why SoundWay
Work with today’s cutting-edge cloud technologies in high-impact federal environments.
Enjoy competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement.
Work with collaborative, mission-driven teams.
Many fully-remote and hybrid opportunities.
Be part of a team that is shaping the future of cloud security, automation, capabilities and services!
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today! |
Continued Service to Country through Contracting.
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SoundWay is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): .
SoundWay embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic/class. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures a fair and inclusive workplace for all. Join our team and be part of an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply now and let your skills shine in a welcoming and respectful environment. |
| BENEFITS |
SoundWay pays 100% of Employee’s Premium for the benefits listed below.
- Medical Insurance*
- Dental Insurance*
- Vision Insurance*
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Protection
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Additional Competitive Benefits Include:
- 10 Paid Federal Holidays a Year
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal use
- Bereavement and Jury Duty (paid time off)
- US Military Reserves Annual Training Obligation Differential Pay
- Matching 401K Voluntary Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional Development Funds
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PERKS
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Perks for Everyone Include:
- Flexible Work Schedules.
- Employee Referral Bonus - $2000 Minimum.
- Employee Recognition – Award$ & SWAG.
- Giving Back Sponsorship – Employee-Recommended Events, Charities, & Recipients
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ABOUT US
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Founded by a service-disabled Army veteran, SoundWay is committed to
Continued Service to Country Through Contracting.
SoundWay provides Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Mission Support professional services and solutions to Government and commercial-business clients. We are an SBA-certified HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB small business. Since our founding in 2011 our mission has been to help our clients succeed, our staff excel, and to have a positive impact in all we do.
Our Government clients span several civil agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). Our business clients primarily include those with Government contracts who must comply with FAR2 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (cybersecurity requirements).
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) & NIST SP 800-171.
SoundWay is a leader in the Government Cybersecurity Compliance industry, ranked as one of 2023’s Top 250 Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP). SoundWay is a Cyber-AB Authorized C3PAO; one of fewer than 50 C3PAOs nationwide. And SoundWay’s flagship managed service, CAMO, is a game-changing and affordable approach for obtaining and maintaining CMMC compliance and certification.
Information Technology Professional Services.
SoundWay provides a variety of information technology engineering, development, testing, integration, and administration professional services spanning AWS and Azure Cloud – including migration, Docker, Kubernetes; systems and software – .Net, C languages, Java, Python, Java Scripting, BASH; and databases – Oracle, My SQL, Mongo. .
Mission Support Services.
Providing a variety of services that directly support our clients objective and mission, including human capital / manpower analysis and planning, intelligence analysis / collection lifecycle support services, and knowledge management.
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