AWS System Administrator
D2 Technical Services
- Location
- Onsite (St. Louis, Missouri)
- Compensation
- $130k - $140k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
D2 Consulting is a Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT services and cybersecurity solutions to the Federal Government. This role involves administering and securing AWS infrastructure for Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems to ensure reliable data transfers.
Skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) match
- Accrued PTO
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Perks
- Referral Bonuses
- Professional development reimbursement
Full job details
**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**
The D2 team is looking for an AWS System Administrator to work on Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems and associated projects. These systems provide reliable data transfers between domains for general users and programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of our AWS infrastructure. You will ensure the availability, performance, and security of our cloud-based systems and applications.
Responsibilities:
- Manage AWS resources: Provision, configure, and manage AWS resources such as EC2 instances, EBS volumes, VPCs, security groups, and IAM roles.
- Monitor system performance: Monitor system performance metrics, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain system security: Implement and enforce security best practices, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
- Automate tasks: Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and AWS tools (e.g., AWS CLI, CloudFormation).
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
- Implement and maintain backups: Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for AWS resources.
- Stay current with AWS technologies: Keep abreast of the latest AWS services, features, and best practices.
- Collaborate with teams: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 4-6 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field (i.e. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science)
- DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M.IAT Level II Certification
- Active TS/SCI Clearance (must obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of start date) (US Citizenship required)
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!
D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.