DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.
At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced
IT System Administrator for a
contract role to support
federal IT cloud modernization projects focused on
AWS. This position will play a key role in ensuring the infrastructure and systems are highly available, secure, and optimized for performance in alignment with
federal regulations and
cloud best practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administration and support of cloud infrastructure and IT systems in a federal IT environment on AWS.
- Lead cloud migration efforts and support ongoing modernization projects, ensuring systems are configured and deployed in accordance with federal security requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).
- Implement and manage AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda) to meet project goals and contract objectives.
- Support the integration of Drupal CMS for content management needs as part of the IT modernization initiative.
- Develop and execute strategies for monitoring, scaling, and securing the AWS cloud environment to meet federal compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud services, networking, system configurations, and security vulnerabilities.
- Work with the development and cybersecurity teams to address project-specific needs and ensure technical documentation is accurate and aligned with project specifications.
- Provide ongoing system support and ensure availability and performance for users and stakeholders within the organization.
- Maintain regular communication with contract stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within the scope of the contract.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 2 years supporting federal IT cloud modernization projects, particularly with AWS.
- Expertise with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, etc.), with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and security compliance (FedRAMP, NIST).
- Experience in managing and maintaining Drupal CMS platforms, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Proven experience with system administration in both Windows and Linux environments, as well as networking and cloud-based security best practices.
- Proficient in using automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) to streamline cloud infrastructure management.
- Strong familiarity with federal compliance standards and experience in IT modernization projects within the federal sector.
- Experience working in a contractor capacity or on federal government projects is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders and technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, or Security Specialty.
- Experience with containerization and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Previous work with public sector contracts or government IT projects.
If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!
Physical And Mental Qualifications
- Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
- Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
- Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
- Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.
