Cloud Administrator

Job ID: 5377
Date Posted: November 13, 2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is looking for an experienced Cloud Administrator to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for implementing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining cloud-based systems across major platforms. You'll play a key part in ensuring our cloud environments are efficient, reliable, and secure, helping us deliver high-quality services to our customers. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and able to operate independently, as well as collaborating across program teams. This is an on-site, non-remote position for our North Logan, UT location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a deep understanding of program cloud environments
• Proactively monitors AWS resources and services to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and strong security across all deployed environments
• Supports daily operations by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of cloud infrastructure and related systems
• Implements and follows established IT and security policies, including change management and compliance procedures, to maintain system integrity and reliability
• Ensures data integrity and protection through proper configuration, access control, and backup/recovery practices
• Collaborates with program leads to prioritize cloud projects, service requests, and configuration changes
• Accurately documents tasks, incidents, and resolutions in Jira (or similar tools), providing clear updates on progress, workflow status, and timelines
• Assists with the design, deployment, and configuration of new cloud systems, applications, and automation processes
• Contributes to infrastructure-as-code and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, performance, and efficiency
• Maintains detailed and up-to-date documentation for all assigned systems, configurations, and operational procedures
• Troubleshoots and resolves AWS environment performance, network, and security issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of relevant IT or systems administration experience, with a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on administering and optimizing AWS environments, including compute, storage, networking, and security services
• Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting AWS networking components such as VPCs, subnets, routing tables, Transit Gateways, NAT Gateways, load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls
• Proficiency in cloud security best practices, including IAM role design and policy management, SSO integration, and enforcement of least-privilege principles using STS and role-based access controls
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus)
• Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such CloudFormation or Terraform
• Proficiency in scripting or automation using Bash, PowerShell, or Python
• Experience supporting Linux and Windows server environments
• Ability to implement and maintain Amazon EKS clusters, tuning performance and resource allocation to ensure resilient, secure, and efficient containerized operations
• Experience supporting, updating, and patching in cloud environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging cloud technologies
• Understanding of AWS's catalog of services such as EC2s, container solutions, storage, firewalls, security groups, WAFs, Active Directory, Lambdas, Secrets Manager, etc.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 (or the ability to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)
• Willing to travel if required, though not typical
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and either possess an active U.S. security clearance or have the ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related computer field
• Experience with containerized platforms (i.e., EKS)
• Knowledge of DoD Security Requirements within classified spaces
• Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
• Server and desktop (workspaces) configuration and maintenance experience
• Experience with SSM and Patching operating systems
• Active AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer Associate or AWS Certified Architect Associate (or the ability to obtain within a maximum of 90 days after hire)

*Salary Range

• $82,000 - $125,000
  • Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate's preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days. However, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.