AWS Cloud Administrator
The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Hanscom AFB, MA(remote)
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$92,000–$96,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Access Control, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Data Recovery, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Resource Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Splunk, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, United States Department of Defense (DoD), User Account Administration, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Hanscom AFB, MA
POSTED
4 days ago
JOB LOCATION: Remote
WAGE RANGE*: $92k to $96k
JOB NUMBER: 26-00552
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Secret Clearance
Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
4+ years of experience in cloud administration or systems administration
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
At least one AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator)
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an AWS Cloud Administrator to support cloud infrastructure operations within a secure federal environment. This role is responsible for maintaining AWS environments, ensuring system performance, and supporting automation and scalability initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on cloud administrator with strong AWS experience who can manage infrastructure, respond to operational events, and continuously improve system performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and related services
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security across AWS environments
- Provision and manage cloud resources, including compute, storage, and networking components
- Configure and manage user accounts, roles, and access controls (IAM)
- Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and resolve system outages or performance degradation
- Support automation efforts using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and cloud environments
- Collaborate with engineering and security teams to ensure compliance with federal standards
- Optimize system performance, cost efficiency, and scalability
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in cloud administration or systems administration
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
- Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
- At least one AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal or DoD environments
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of security best practices in AWS environments
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, etc.)
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.
About the Company
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The Computer Merchant, LTD.
About TCM
If you would like to…
- Develop your skills
- Improve your earnings potential
- Gain greater control over your career
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.
At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.
Fast Facts & Recognition:
- 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
- Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
- Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
- Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/