Job Description
Are you an AWS Cloud Systems Administrator with a desire to work on mission-critical platforms for our warfighters. Join our award-winning 100% employee-owned company today and $3K Sign on Bonus!
As An AWS Cloud Systems Administrator, You Will
- Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
- Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
- Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of an AWS Cloud Systems Administrator:
- Willing to be on on-call rotation for approximately 5 weeks per year.
- Is responsible for full Life Cycle support of AWS GovCloud hosted Systems i.e. GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory, SonarQube, Kubernetes, Twistlock, Xray).
- Works with development and customer support teams, providing technical and operational support activities, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, tuning, and optimizing the cloud infrastructure environment.
- Evaluates new and existing system software/hardware and recommends changes to improve efficiency and functionality.
- Provides management with status of projects, problem resolution, and/or other system administration statuses that require upward and outward communication.
- Provides the necessary system administration expertise to satisfy business requirements, through the process of documenting and implementing the final system administration solution.
- Implements, monitors, and maintains Cybersecurity compliance vulnerability mitigations, working with the Cybersecurity team.
- Provides Tier II Production and Development support, including DISA ticket submission and tracking.
- Provides On-call for daily maintenance, monitoring, problem resolution, and functionality releases, etc.
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Job Requirements
- 4+ Years experience as a Cloud Systems Administrator.
- Knowledge/experience with platforms such as GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, Artifactory, SonarQube, K8, Xray, etc.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services - Certification Highly Desired!
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
- DoD Secret (SSBI) or Top Secret Clearance
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certified (Security + or equivalent)
- Highly proficient oral and written communication with Technical and Management staff required
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards
- Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National
- Washington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards
- U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
- BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
