Cloud Systems Administrator
Remote | U.S. Based
US Citizenship Required - Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Summary
Our 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 environmentsApply consulting and technical expertise and full industry knowledge on VA cloud solution tailoringDevelop 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’ configuring cloud administration environments and tools in AWS GovCloud2+ years’ Kubernetes, specifically EKS cluster, to manage and automate container orchestrationUsing Terraform to define, build, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) across multiple environments or Cloud FormationDefining secure-based cloud architecture while adhering to development methodologies, engineering, and cloud standardsProviding detailed guidance to engineering team members creating administrative processes and proceduresPerforming operational and day-to-day administrative support functions, including troubleshooting issues and support of change and problem management processes Deploying and troubleshooting with HashiCorp Consul/VaultWorking within multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS GovCloud, AWS Commercial, and Azure)Using Ansible to help support operations by automating processes in a cloud environment for server provisioning and configurationKnowledge on using ElasticSearch for data query analytics and Kibana for log and event analysisAbility to work with Nexus Repository and understand the technology to help troubleshoot for Developers by maintaining build artifactsExperience with additional CI/CD and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Slack, Bitbucket, GitHub, Docker, or othersAbility to demonstrate the leadership behaviors to effectively communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner across boundaries to deliver positive resultsAbility to be a highly engaging, team-oriented, customer-focused, strong work ethic, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environmentUnderstanding of security best practices, including securing infrastructure, automating security checks, and ensuring complianceContinuously improve automation processes, reducing manual tasks and increasing the efficiency of infrastructure managementAbility to be a highly engaging, team-oriented, customer-focused, strong work ethic, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environmentPreferred Requirements
Ability to manage resources, Active Directory, and other network resources in a Cloud environment with AWS preferredEducation/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; Public Trust clearance is required.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. Options ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQs
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