Cloud Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton • Lexington Park, MD

1d • $69,300 - $158,000

About The Position

The Cloud Administrator supports the maintenance, evaluation, integration, fielding, administration, testing, and operation of networks, systems, and subsystems in virtual and cloud-based environments. The role configures and maintains Windows, Linux, and AWS cloud-based server environments; performs security scans and group policy updates using DoD ACAS and ESS products; and executes maintenance scripts and jobs. The administrator works with the information assurance team to monitor system activity and adjust configurations in response to security threats and requirements.

The position maintains data storage, management, and backups; supports Microsoft IIS and SQL applications; and maintains and updates network traffic management, routing, firewalls, and load-balancing devices. It designs, develops, and implements system changes and enhancements, and manages, administers, supports, and improves cloud environments to enable rapid problem resolution. The role requires independent work in a multitasking environment, applying functional and industry knowledge to problems of moderate scope and complexity, and reviewing or guiding the activities of more junior employees.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience implementing and configuring IT infrastructure systems, including operating systems, applications, databases, firewalls, and networks.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services, including Windows and Linux systems, virtual networking, firewalls, security appliances, and load-balancing devices.
• Experience building, delivering, and managing Cloud IaaS environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with multiple operating systems, including Red Hat Linux and Windows Server 2016 or newer.
• Experience with AWS, including EC2, Network, ELB, and S3.
• Experience with DoD security implementation, including STIG, security tools, ACAS and SIEM, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Identity Services, including Active Directory Domain Services, Federation Services, and associated identity management tools.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT field.
• DoD 8570 certification, such as Cloud+ or Security+.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DevOps and automation frameworks, including Chef, Docker, Puppet, or Jenkins.
• Experience with RDS databases.
• Experience working with F5 Big-IP devices.
• Experience with scripting using tools such as PowerShell and Python.
• AWS or Microsoft Cloud Certified Associate or Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation, integration, fielding, administration, testing, maintenance, and operations of networks, systems, and subsystems in virtual and cloud-based environments.
• Configure and maintain Windows, Linux, and AWS cloud-based server environments.
• Use DoD ACAS and ESS products to perform system security scans and group policy updates.
• Execute maintenance scripts and jobs.
• Work with the information assurance team to monitor system activity and modify configurations in response to security threats and requirements.
• Maintain data storage, management, and system backups.
• Support Microsoft IIS and SQL applications.
• Maintain and update network traffic management, routing, firewalls, and load-balancing devices.
• Design, develop, and implement system changes and enhancements.
• Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, supporting continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution.
• Work independently in a multitasking environment and review or guide activities of more junior employees.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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