$125,000–$135,000 Per Year
AWS Lambda, Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Docker, E Programming Language, Environmental Research, Government, Internet Security, JSON, JavaScript, Lambda Architecture, Leadership, Legal, Linux Administration, Maintain Compliance, Matrix Management, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management
- Active Secret Clearance required for consideration*
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support a US Government RDT&E program. This position is a full-time, onsite role in San Diego, CA. This position is critical in designing, securing, and deploying a cloud-based networked environment supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation initiatives.
As a Cloud Systems Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and delivering secure, scalable AWS-based solutions within a high-stakes government environment, working alongside a small, highly skilled team of engineers to build and deploy innovative cloud capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, secure, and deploy cloud-native solutions in AWS (single and multi-cloud environments).
- Build and manage serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, IAM roles, and triggers defined via CloudFormation (IaC).
- Develop and maintain cloud automation scripts using Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, and JavaScript.
- Engineer and manage containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS/ECS, and Red Hat OpenShift.
- Support automated CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
- Collaborate across teams in a matrixed organization to deliver integrated solutions.
- Work effectively under deadlines while managing multiple concurrent technical efforts.
- Present findings, audit results, and remediation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.
- Ensure compliance with RMF cybersecurity standards, including DISA STIGs, ACAS, and SCAP tools.
Requirements:
- Active Secret Clearance (required)
- 3+ years of AWS experience
- 3+ years of Linux administration experience
- Experience with Red Hat OpenShift environments
- Working knowledge of Windows systems
Certifications (IAT Level II - Required):
Both of the following:
- Security+ CE
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
Compensation:
- $125,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Sick Leave as Required By Law
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Keywords: IAT Level II, Cloud Engineering, AWS, CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, EKS, ECS, Serverless, AWS Lambda, DevOps, CI/CD, Automation, Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, JavaScript, RMF, STIGs, ACAS, SCAP, Cybersecurity Compliance, Linux Administration, Windows Systems, Cloud Security, Government Cloud, RDT&E, Containerization, DevSecOps, security+