Cloud Systems Administrator

Job Description:

In this position you will design, develop, implement, and configure cloud system environments and tools. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Implement security controls/features to support and address cybersecurity challenges on PaaS and IaaS environments.
• Apply consulting and technical expertise and full industry knowledge on VA cloud solution tailoring.
• Develop or support innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Define, communicate, and implement cloud architecture and administration processes for VA platforms.
• Apply technical expertise and industry knowledge to programs and projects.
• Work with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices and serve as informal lead or mentor to junior team members.
• This work includes occasional on-call support during weekends, holidays or off-hours.
• Active Public Trust Clearance

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5 years' configuring cloud administration environments and tools in AWS GovCloud.
• 2+ years' Kubernetes, specifically EKS cluster, to manage and automate container orchestration.
• Bachelor's Degree ( Degree MUST be in Computer Science, Electronics, Related Engineering, Scientific or Technical discipline .)
  (13 years' relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Experience with:
  • Using Terraform to define, build, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) across multiple environments or Cloud Formation.
  • Defining secure-based cloud architecture while adhering to development methodologies, engineering, and cloud standards.
  • Providing detailed guidance to engineering team members creating administrative processes and procedures.
  • Performing operational and day-to-day administrative support functions, including troubleshooting issues and support of change and problem management processes.
  • Deploying and troubleshooting with HashiCorp Consul/Vault.
  • Working within multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS GovCloud, AWS Commercial, and Azure)
  • Using Ansible to help support operations by automating processes in a cloud environment for server provisioning and configuration.
  • Knowledge on using ElasticSearch for data query analytics and Kibana for log and event analysis.
  • Ability to work with Nexus Repository and understand the technology to help troubleshoot for Developers by maintaining build artifacts.

Additional:

• Experience with additional CI/CD and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Slack, Bitbucket, GitHub, Docker, or others.
• Ability to manage resources, Active Directory, and other network resources in a Cloud environment with AWS preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate the leadership behaviors to effectively communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner across boundaries to deliver positive results.
• Ability to be a highly engaging, team-oriented, customer-focused, strong work ethic, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.
• Understanding of security best practices, including securing infrastructure, automating security checks, and ensuring compliance.
• Continuously improve automation processes, reducing manual tasks and increasing the efficiency of infrastructure management.
• Ability to be a highly engaging, team-oriented, customer-focused, strong work ethic, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent. (13 years' relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

Certification(s):

• Industry recognized certifications helpful

Professional Attributes & Values

We are seeking someone who embodies the following professional attributes and values:

Integrity and Accountability:
Someone with a principled character and who consistently demonstrates honesty, integrity, and accountability in their work, and who takes responsibility for their actions and upholds high ethical standards.

Respect and Diversity:
Someone who sincerely treats others with dignity, civility, consideration, and fairness, and genuinely values how different perspectives and experiences have the ability to enhance and foster an inclusive work environment.

Effective Communication:
Someone who consistently conveys written and verbal information and communications professionally and in a timely manner and ensures accurate and comprehensive delivery with the first conveyance.

Interpersonal Skills:
Someone who projects a courteous and affable demeanor is essential for successful workplace interactions. We are looking for someone who possesses strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and promoting a collaborative atmosphere.

Continuous Improvement:
Someone who regularly, proactively, and honestly assesses their performance and skills, and pursues ways to grow and improve, whether via professional development, welcoming constructive feedback, introspection, engaging more, seeking direct or peripheral knowledge, etc