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Bowhead Technology · 1 day ago

Cloud Systems Administrator

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bowhead is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support their customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure, ensuring the migration of legacy DoD applications to secure cloud environments across multiple classification levels.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain cloud infrastructure across multiple classification levels including DoD IL4/IL5 environments

Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates

Monitor cloud system performance, availability, and security posture using enterprise monitoring tools

Configure and manage virtual machines, containers, storage systems, and networking components in secure cloud environments

Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures for mission-critical systems

Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST, STIG, DoD 8140)

Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement innovative solutions

Manage cloud cost optimization and resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency

Maintain detailed documentation of cloud configurations, procedures, and compliance measures

Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation efforts, and accreditation processes

Support 24/7 operations and participate in on-call rotation as required for mission-critical systems

Interface with government stakeholders, vendors, and external partners in technical forums and working groups

Lead cloud migration initiatives and provide technical guidance to junior staff

Develop and implement cloud governance policies and procedures

Coordinate with DevSecOps teams to integrate security practices into cloud deployments

Manage privileged access controls and implement zero-trust architecture principles

Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for cloud resources

Provide training and mentorship to junior team members

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cloud infrastructure managementInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Cloud security complianceMajor cloud platformsLinux/Unix administrationContainerization technologiesScriptingAutomationConfiguration management toolsNetworking protocolsMonitoringLogging toolsDevOps practicesDoD 8570 IAT Level IICloud platform certificationDoD 8570 IAM Level IIICISSPCISMRed Hat Certified System AdministratorKubernetes certifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field from an ABET accredited institution. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in systems administration with at least 8 years focused on cloud technologies

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in DoD or federal environments

Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government)

Proven experience with DoD IL4/IL5 cloud environment administration and compliance

Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows server administration in cloud environments

Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Advanced knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security best practices

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK stack, Nagios)

Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible)

Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation

Familiarity with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps platforms and methodologies

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

One major cloud platform certification (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect)

Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility

US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract