Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

This is an on-site position in San Antonio, Texas.

This role requires a TS/SCI clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
221, T5, Band 8

• Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task.
• Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements.
• Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties.
• Must have experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with using both the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework as well as AWS networking and security services.

• Requires expertise in a specialty area. Preferred candidate will have proficiency in AWS tools such as:
  Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda etc. (not all inclusive) orchestrated/deployed in a cloud environment.

• At least ten (10) years of overall experience in one or more of the functional areas listed below.
• A bachelor’s degree in related field desired. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. A master’s degree may substitute for an additional two (2) years of experience.
• 10 years IT systems administrative experience with both Microsoft and Linux platforms. Proficient understanding of maintenance (patching, STIG, and upgrade processes) on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in system administration related to ability to manage and operate workloads on AWS systems.
• Demonstrated experience in system administration support and management related to Amazon EKS.
• Demonstrated experience in system administration and supporting development and test teams in AWS and along with an applied understanding of Kubernetes and traditional RHEL servers.
• Kubernetes CKA certification and/or training and two years applied experience on containerized platforms.
• A senior level AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator should have at least three (3) of the following Trainings or Certifications below and at least two (2) years applied experience with Container Orchestration and/or application deployment. Four (4) years proven relevant experience may be substituted as applicable to each certification.

• AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational)
• AWS Sys Ops Administrator (Associate)
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary: $147,000

Maximum Salary: $156,000