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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Systems Administrator - **Company:** BVG CONSULTING, LLC - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, BASIC (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Computer Networks, Data Integrity, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, IP Addressing, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Architecture, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Cloudformation, Terraform - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010346/cloud-systems-administrator ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an area applicable to the position with 2+ years of relevant experience in IT support, systems administration, or cloud operations; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement. * Relevant internships or hands-on lab experience a plus * Experience working in an AWS environment and familiarity with console accesses to provision, maintain and monitor servers. * Foundational understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, basic routin * Basic proficiency with command-line environments (Linux Bash and/or Windows PowerShell) * Understanding of FEDRAMP * Virtualization and container experience * Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python * Automation Tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation * Excellent troubleshooting skills and communication skills * Strong willingness to learn and operate in a structured, SOP-driven environment Preferred Qualification: * Experience with DoD or DOE/NNSA * Current and active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire an SCI. * Entry-level cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Required Clearance: This position requires a TS/SCI and Q clearance. To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and requires US citizenship. All successful applicants must complete a new employment drug test and maintain a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material. ## Description Seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the NEST Communication Program. Your efforts will provide hands-on operational and technical support to the NEST Communications Program within the DOE NNSA NA-84 portfolio, managing cloud infrastructure to ensure system availability, security, and performance. 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