AWS Cloud Administrator

Space Dynamics Laboratory-posted 3 days ago

$82,000 - $125,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • North Logan, UT

5,001-10,000 employees

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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.

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.

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

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)

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
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.

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