Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage operating systems based on Red Hat Linux.

• Install and utilize open-source technologies that support extensive big-data analytics and streaming.

• Implement a highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure focused on AWS.

• Oversee the AWS platform.

• Collaborate with Development to establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment and configuration.

• Conduct system maintenance, including patching, updates, and data backups.

• Install, maintain, and update system applications.

• Diagnose and resolve system and application issues.

• Liaise with vendors for technical support and upgrades.

• Examine and address configuration issues across development, testing, and production environments.

• Maintain VPN connections between customer networks, cloud environments, and other settings.

• Engage in security compliance initiatives.

• Investigate, design, and propose application configurations aligned with security best practices and program requirements.

• Lead the design and implementation of AWS and cluster networking.

• Execute continuous monitoring, identify lifecycle management needs, and respond to system and security incidents.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• An active U.S. Government security clearance is required, with pre-existing CBP suitability and/or TS/SCI clearance preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field; alternatively, 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Linux-based system administration.

• At least 3 years of experience in administering cloud-based systems.

• Experience working within Agile Development teams.

• Proven experience in provisioning and maintaining network infrastructures.

• Experience in developing and managing secure networks for PKI, IPSEC, or VPN-enabled environments.

• Experience in developing and/or maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is preferred.

• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification is desired.

• RHCE or RHCSA certification is a plus.

• Certification in Kubernetes ACKA is preferred.

• At least one specialized AWS certification, such as Security, is desired.

• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

• Understanding of PaaS, virtualized cluster management, and containerization technologies.

• Strong analytical abilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills along with experience in collaborative environments.

• Familiarity with tools such as Nessus, Prisma, QRadar, and Kubernetes is advantageous.

• U.S. person status may be necessary according to applicable export control laws.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Access to mental health support resources.

• Assistance with student loan repayments.

• Reimbursement for adoption expenses.

• Insurance options for pets.

• Competitive total rewards package.