Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and IT security principles
Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Availability for after-hours and on-call support
Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud applications in Windows and Linux environments using AWS services
Administer financial and business analytics applications, executing upgrades and optimizing configurations
Manage daily processing of payroll, benefits, and job announcement file transfers
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including application errors and security incidents
Drive automation of processes using cloud-native tools and custom scripting
Ensure system performance, availability, and security through continuous assessment
Plan and schedule system maintenance to balance operational continuity with updates
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Deductible reimbursement up to $1,000 for employee-only coverage and $2,000 for family coverage
100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off, increasing with years of service
Flexible work schedules based on project requirements
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Cloud System Administrator to join our team. This position is located in Herndon, VA and requires an Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI and polygraph.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and sustain cloud-based applications across Windows and Linux environments, utilizing core AWS services (EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS); provision reliable AMIs and manage software installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance
Administer the organization's financial and business analytics application suite, executing upgrades and fine-tuning configurations to drive operational efficiency
Manage daily processing of pay, benefits, time and labor, and job announcement file transfers and batch jobs
Troubleshoot and resolve diverse system issues - spanning application errors, PKI failures, security incidents, and batch processing breakdowns - in accordance with established procedures and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)
Drive automation of mission-critical processes by applying cloud-native tools, application frameworks, operating system capabilities, and custom scripting
Ensure peak system performance, availability, and security through continuous assessment and implementation of innovative, cost-effective technical and cloud solutions
Carry out infrastructure changes - such as storage scaling, load balancing adjustments, and instance resizing - without service interruption or impact to end users
Plan and schedule system maintenance in coordination with customers and program stakeholders to balance operational continuity with necessary infrastructure, application, and security updates
Conduct ongoing monitoring of systems, security, and application logs to proactively identify risks and ensure sustained compliance with NIST and IC directives
Partner closely with technical leads to align with and implement industry best practices and evolving standards
Execute routine backup and recovery operations for operating systems, files, and databases; manage user account provisioning and file system administration
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 5 years of relevant experience
Active TS/SCI clearance w/CI Poly
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, IT security principles, compute, storage, and transport
Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems
Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with a customer-focused approach
Ability to work effectively as part of a high-functioning team under the supervision of a technical subject matter expert, as well as independently
Availability for after-hours and on-call support, as needed
Visual acuity to work on a computer for extended periods, ability to move between workstations, and strong communication skills to effectively engage with colleagues and customers
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Target Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000
Competitive salary and benefits package
Employee referral bonuses of up to $10,000 for eligible hires
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Deductible reimbursement of up to $1,000 for employee-only coverage and up to $2,000 for family coverage upon meeting plan deductibles
Income Protection
100% company-paid short-term disability insurance
100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
100% company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-paid life insurance coverage up to $150,000
Retirement
401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility. Employees become eligible after six months of service
Pre-tax and Roth contribution options available
Company Match: A&M provides a dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation
Non-Elective Contribution (NEC): A&M provides an additional 6% company contribution to all eligible participants, regardless of employee contributions
Paid Time Off
Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off (PTO)
Additional PTO awarded based on years of service: +2 days after 3 years, +4 days after 6 years, and +7 days after 10 years
10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements
