Intermediate AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator-JCC2-ESC

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc.

$92K — $110K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in IT systems administration across Microsoft and Linux platforms.
  • Proficiency with maintenance processes (patching, STIG, upgrades) in AWS.
  • Experience managing workloads in AWS, especially with Amazon EKS.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration and deployment using Kubernetes.
  • Kubernetes CKA certification or equivalent training required, along with hands-on experience.
  • IAT II certification (Security+ preferred) is needed.
  • TS/SCI clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and manage workloads on AWS, ensuring operational excellence.
  • Implement security controls and compliance standards for cloud services.
  • Define and develop requirements and architectural processes.
  • Optimize system operations using AWS tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Support process improvement initiatives with analytical skills.

Benefits

  • Referral bonus of up to $1,500.
  • Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000.
Full Job Description
Intermediate AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Full Time, San Antonio, TX

TS/ SCI clearance required

Referral bonus: up to $1,500

Sign on bonus: up to $2,000

Job Responsibilities:

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements.

Job Description:
  • Deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
  • Define requirements, create functional models, and develop architectural processes.
  • Optimize system operations using AWS tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Ensure alignment with security protocols and standards for cloud services.


Qualifications:
  • Ten (10) years of overall experience in one or more of the functional areas listed below. A bachelor's degree in related field required. A master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
  • Ten (10) years IT systems administrative experience with both Microsoft and Linux platforms. Proficient understanding of maintenance (patching, STIG, and upgrade processes) on AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience and/or training in system administration related to ability to manage and operate workloads on AWS systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in system administration support and management related to Amazon EKS.
  • Demonstrated experience in system administration and supporting development and test teams in AWS and along with an applied understanding of Kubernetes and traditional RHEL servers.
  • Kubernetes CKA certification and/or training and one year applied experience on containerized platforms.
  • IAT II certification (Security+ Desired)
  • TS/SCI clearance required


A intermdeiate level AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator should have at least two (2) of the following Trainings or Certifications below and at least one (1) year applied experience with Container Orchestration and/or application deployment. Two (2) years proven relevant experience may be substituted as applicable to each certification.

  1. AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational)
  2. AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate)
  3. Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster
  4. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
  5. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  6. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  7. RH294: RHEL Linux Automation with Ansible


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