Job Description
* Manage the complete AWS lifecycle, focusing on security, provisioning, and automation.
* Develop, integrate, and manage AWS VPC and other networking components.
* Establish metrics and carefully monitor AWS resource utilization using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Splunk.
* Effectively monitor billing and develop cost optimization strategies.
* Automate infrastructure provisioning using CloudFormation.
* Automate repetitive manual tasks using PowerShell scripts.
* Provide valuable insights and recommendations on best practices and implementations from a systems administration perspective.
* Collaborate closely with the Security Engineer to meet NIST-800-53 controls and server STIG/vulnerability compliance.
* Maintain the architecture of multi-tier systems.
* Ensure access control and data integrity throughout the application life cycle.
* Work as part of a cross-functional operational team in a cloud-based, Windows 2019 OS environment.
* Occasionally provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 Help Desk support for operational duties, including security, configuration, networking, OS patching, application deployments, server upgrades, and 3rd-party software upgrades.
* Work onsite in Washington, DC alongside the customer.
Required Skills & Experience
* BS/BA Degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's Degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience (in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, System Administration, Cyber Security).
* Strong demonstrated working experience in AWS cloud, including developing, integrating, and managing AWS instances.
* Cloud networking experience (Route Tables, NACLs, Security Groups, ports/protocols) for application functionality and firewall compliance.
* Technical subject matter expertise in designing, modifying, and debugging bare-metal and virtual Windows Servers.
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
* Experience in system hardening through GPO, registry, system configuration, and WSUS patch management.
* Knowledge or experience with Risk Management Framework and Authority to Operate (ATO).
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to work closely with and engage the customer on a near-daily basis.
* 4 or more years of experience in systems administration and O&M tasks for Windows systems.
* Active Top Secret Clearance
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* AWS GovCloud, SC2S, or C2S experience.
* Experience with Oracle RDS 19c databases.
* Security+ Certification.
* Certification as an AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate and/or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.