Cloud Administrator

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT

6h • $78,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an AWS Cloud Administrator responsible for implementing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining cloud-based systems across major platforms. The selected candidate will play a key part in ensuring SDL’s 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 position is on-site, non-remote, at our North Logan, UT location. 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.

Requirements

• 8+ years of IT systems administration experience supporting Windows and Linux environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail (diagnose, isolate, and resolve issues across infrastructure and services)
• Self-starter with strong initiative, able to work independently with minimal direction, and collaborate effectively with technical teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with scripting and automation using tools (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Solid understanding of IT security controls and best practices (least privilege, secure configuration, patching, auditing)
• Experience supporting and administering identity and access solutions, such as Active Directory, AWS IAM, and AWS SSO/IAM Identity Center
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience administering and optimizing AWS services across compute, storage, networking, and security
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting AWS networking components, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, Transit Gateways, NAT Gateways, load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls
• Proficiency in AWS security best practices, including IAM role design, policy management, SSO integration, and enforcing least-privilege using STS and role-based access controls
• Experience implementing and maintaining Amazon EKS clusters, including performance tuning and resource allocation for resilient, secure container operations
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools in AWS environments (CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus)
• Working knowledge of infrastructure as code using CloudFormation and/or Terraform
• Experience using patching and OS lifecycle management in AWS, including use of AWS Systems Manager (SSM) for patching and automation
• Understanding of information systems security best practices and tools, such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
• Knowledge of DoD security requirements and operating within classified or regulated environments
• Active AWS certification (AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate/CloudOps, or Solutions Architect – Associate)
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Willingness to travel as needed (not a normal expectation)

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

Benefits

• SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
• At SDL, we 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees