Systems Administrator/AWS Cloud Engineer/Linux Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and Linux in production environments.
  • Proven experience troubleshooting technical issues independently.
  • Knowledge of secure-cloud configuration and cloud security technologies.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet and Chef.
  • Scripting ability in a programming language.
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Patch and maintain systems databases including RDS, MySQL, and Oracle.
  • Manage secure cloud configurations and monitor performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems with minimal oversight.
  • Support enterprise workflow applications and monitoring systems.
  • Implement and manage Identity Access Management (IAM) and VPC configurations.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary to recognize your expertise.
  • Generous paid time off for rest and personal pursuits.
  • Dedicated training budget for professional development.
  • 100% employer-covered family vision, dental, and health insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match and immediate vesting.
  • Spot bonuses available for exceptional performance.
  • 11 paid government holidays for family time and relaxation.
Full Job Description
Systems Administrator/AWS Cloud Engineer/Linux Engineer

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Warrenton, VA

Description

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Warrenton, VA

We're seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator with deep experience supporting AWS and Linux in production environments. In this role, you'll patch and maintain databases, manage secure cloud configurations, and troubleshoot complex technical issues with minimal oversight. You'll work with IAM, VPCs, CloudTrail, and configuration-management tools, while supporting enterprise workflow applications and monitoring systems.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
  • Must have hands-on experience with AWS and Linux in a production environment.
  • Patching and maintaining system's databases, to include RDS, MySQL, and Oracle
  • Proven experience troubleshooting and solving technical problems
  • Knowledge of Federated Identity, RBAC, authentication & authorization solution, etc.
  • Understanding of secure-cloud configuration, (e.g., CloudTrail, AWS Config), cloud-security technologies (e.g., VPC, Security Groups) and Access Control (IAM).
  • Configuration management (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.)
  • Security, such as NGFW, WAF, SIEM, endpoint security.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience working and solving technical problems independently as a system administrator.
  • Using a scripting language.
  • Ability to monitor and troubleshoot enterprise workflow applications, to include: installing, starting, and stopping background Processes, analyzing log and event files, and patching and troubleshooting.
  • Ability creating and managing a virtual infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, Hyper-V, or VMWare.
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT related field or equivalency in related work experience.


Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
  • Experience with an enterprise application development language, such as Python, Java, or C#, to include writing simple applications or modifying existing ones.


What We Offer You
  • Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
  • Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
  • 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
  • 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
  • 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
  • Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Warrenton, VA during core hours.

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