Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

Vantor

18h•$109,000 - $183,700

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to administer open-source and cloud-based technologies as part of a high-tech team. The role primarily involves Red Hat Linux-based operating systems and the installation and operation of open-source technologies that support large-scale big data analytics and streaming. Success requires in-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix, DevOps concepts, security, distributed systems, and cloud technologies. The administrator will deploy, operate, and secure AWS infrastructure; support CI/CD and automated infrastructure deployment; maintain systems and applications; troubleshoot issues across development, test, and production environments; and contribute to networking, security compliance, and incident response. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active U.S. Government security clearance; the minimum requirements specify pre-existing CBP suitability and/or TS/SCI clearance. Cleared employment is contingent on verification of clearance status. Certain roles may also be subject to U.S. export control laws requiring U.S. person status. The stated annual base-pay ranges vary by location: Colorado, New Jersey, and Delaware: $109,000–$159,500, with a listed midpoint of $145,000; Washington, DC metropolitan area: $120,000–$176,000, with a listed midpoint of $160,000; California: $125,000–$183,700, with a listed midpoint of $167,000. Other states may have different ranges based on geographic labor costs. Starting pay depends on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. The application window is three days from the posting date and remains open until a qualified candidate is identified. Applicants should apply through Vantor’s Career page.

Requirements

Pre-existing CBP suitability and/or TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or four additional years of experience in place of a degree.
Eight years of Linux-based system administration experience.
Three years of administration experience with cloud-based systems.
Experience working on Agile Development teams.
Experience provisioning and sustaining network infrastructures.
Experience developing and managing secure networks for secure PKI, IPSEC, or VPN-enabled environments.
Experience developing and/or maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).
U.S. citizenship; the posting states that an active U.S. Government security clearance is required and applicants without the required clearance are ineligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+ certification.
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
Certified Kubernetes ACKA.
At least one focused AWS certification, such as Security.
Working knowledge of DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches.
Working knowledge of platform as a service (PaaS), virtualized cluster management, and containerization concepts and technologies.
Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to apply prior experience to learn new technologies and derive secure technical solutions efficiently.
Good written and verbal communication skills and experience working collaboratively.
Experience or familiarity with Nessus, Prisma, QRadar, or Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

Deploy highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AWS.
Administer the AWS platform.
Work with the Development team to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment and configuration.
Perform system maintenance, patching, updates, and data backups.
Install, maintain, and patch system applications.
Troubleshoot and remediate system- and application-based issues.
Coordinate with vendors for technical support and upgrades.
Analyze and resolve configuration issues in development, test, and production environments.
Maintain VPNs between the customer network, cloud, and other environments.
Participate in security compliance efforts.
Research, design, and recommend application configurations based on security best practices and program requirements.
Lead the design and implementation of AWS and cluster networking approaches.
Perform continuous monitoring, identify lifecycle management needs, and respond to system and security incidents.