Cloud Administrator

SteerBridge•Vienna, VA

3d•$94,000 - $104,000

About The Position

SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success. Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence. We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Cloud Administrators with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and operations. In this role, you will be responsible for provisioning and maintaining secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud environments, primarily using Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will also be expected to manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and implement robust cost-control strategies, logging, and auditing capabilities using tools like CloudTrail. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working in collaborative teams, are driven by continuous improvement, and are passionate about contributing to mission-focused cloud initiatives.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Citizen.
A minimum of 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in a cloud administration or cloud operations role, with a strong focus on AWS environments.
Demonstrated expertise in AWS IAM, including creation of roles, policies, and managing access controls across complex systems.
Proven experience with Jenkins, particularly in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support automated build and deployment processes.
Familiarity with AWS CloudTrail for event logging, activity tracking, and support of system audits and incident investigations.
Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with an emphasis on improving repeatability and reducing manual effort.
Strong understanding of cloud resource provisioning, cost management strategies, and overall health monitoring.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical procedures and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Provision, manage, and monitor cloud-based infrastructure resources in AWS to support scalable and secure environments for internal and external applications.
Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring smooth and efficient integration and deployment workflows across development, staging, and production environments.
Create and manage IAM roles, groups, and permissions, enforcing security best practices and ensuring appropriate access levels across users, systems, and services.
Develop and implement cost-optimization strategies using resource tagging, automated monitoring tools, and regular cost analysis to ensure responsible and efficient use of cloud budgets.
Leverage AWS CloudTrail to track and audit accountancy, troubleshoot issues, and support compliance with internal and external security standards.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, security, and application developers, to ensure infrastructure is aligned with evolving technical and business requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation of cloud configurations, policies, and procedures to support operational transparency and continuity.