Senior AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator-JCC2

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of overall IT experience; bachelor's degree required (master's can substitute for 2 years).
  • 10 years of experience in IT systems administration for both Microsoft and Linux platforms.
  • Proficient in maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure (patching, STIG, upgrades).
  • Experience in managing workloads on AWS and Amazon EKS.
  • Applied knowledge of Kubernetes and RHEL servers in a support role.
  • Kubernetes CKA certification and 2 years of experience in containerized environments required.
  • IAT II certification and Secret clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS and implement security measures.
  • Define requirements and create functional models with architectural processes.
  • Optimize system operations using AWS tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Ensure compliance with security protocols for cloud services.
  • Provide analytical skills for process improvement and requirements definition.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote flexibility with preference for San Antonio-based candidates.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced cloud technologies.
  • Engagement in specialized studies and process improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Full Time Remote (San Antonio-based individuals preferred)

Top Secret / SCI Clearance Eligible

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 two years applied experience on containerized platforms.
  • IAT II certification (Security+ Desired)
  • Secret clearance required.


A senior level AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator should have at least three (3) of the following Trainings or Certifications below and at least two (2) years applied experience with Container Orchestration and/or application deployment. Four (4) 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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