AWS Cloud System Administrator

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Systems Administrator – Hybrid Cloud to support the EW Reprogramming Major Subordinate Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The role supports AWS cloud and on-premises Windows and Linux infrastructure for Army Electronic Warfare reprogramming efforts in a classified research, development, test, and evaluation environment. The administrator performs systems administration, infrastructure sustainment, troubleshooting, monitoring, and technical documentation while supporting mission-critical systems and evolving technical requirements. The position is part of an integrated team and suits a candidate with strong Windows and Linux administration skills who can learn AWS cloud administration quickly.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; eight years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Five or more years of systems administration experience supporting Windows, Linux, cloud, or hybrid environments.
• Relevant Information Assurance certification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03, as applicable to assigned duties.
• Experience administering Windows enterprise environments and RHEL.
• Experience supporting IIS web servers.
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud concepts, including EC2, S3, VPCs, IAM, monitoring, and logging.
• Ability to document technical processes, troubleshoot independently, and learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience working in a classified laboratory or similarly controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or another AWS certification.
• Hands-on AWS administration experience.
• Experience supporting firewall technologies or network-security devices.
• Experience with automation or scripting, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Administer and sustain hybrid Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and AWS cloud environments.
• Install, configure, patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and infrastructure services.
• Support AWS services including EC2, S3, VPCs, IAM, security groups, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and load balancing.
• Administer IIS web servers and support hosted applications.
• Monitor system performance, logs, configurations, backups, and capacity.
• Develop and maintain backup, restoration, and disaster-recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot system, network, and connectivity issues using available monitoring tools.
• Support approved firewall technologies and network-security configurations.
• Create and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Work independently to resolve technical issues and learn new technologies that support mission needs.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning and development opportunities and robust learning resources.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Competitive compensation and benefits options designed to support employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior