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# Cloud Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Storage Strategies Inc
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Digital Signature, Middleware, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Hardware Security Module, Networking Basics, Public Key Infrastructure, X.509, Windows PowerShell, Remote Desktop Services, Ansible, Smart Cards, Software Systems, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Cyberark, Sysadmin, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Functional Programming, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9079127/cloud-systems-administrator

## About the Role

SSI is seeking an experienced System Administrator with expertise in AWS Cloud and knowledge of on-prem server fundamentals. Individuals must have a strong technical background in Windows, Networking, and DoD security assessment and hardening tools. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and support enterprise initiatives., * Security+ certification

 * SECRET clearance
 * System Administration experience (Managing Windows workstations/servers, remote desktop)
 * Automation and scripting experience (bash/PowerShell)
 * Some VMware or other virtualization experience
 * Active Directory experience (configuring smart card login, configuring domains, managing GPOs, etc.)
 * Networking fundamentals
 * AWS Cloud experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, Directory Service, Workspaces)
 * Some Linux experience
 * ACAS Scan experience (mitigating system vulnerabilities)
 * STIG experience (risk assessments, hardening)
 * Ability to develop and execute test plans/cases

PREFERRED SKILLS:

 * DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) experience (cryptographic algorithms, digital signatures, smart card authentication, etc.)
 * Middleware experience (ActivClient, 90meter, Axway)
 * Knowledge of PKI policies: HSPD-12, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201, x.509
 * Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience
 * Knowledge of FIPS 140-2 Hardware Security Modules
 * Familiarity with Ansible, and/or Infrastructure-as-code (IAC)
 * Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (CyberArk, other)

## Description

* Perform systems administration, testing, evaluation and assessment for assigned projects.
 * Support development team with review, assessment and guidance for PKI architecture and software solutions.
 * Will need strong system admin/network background to be able to stand up and maintain test environments on AWS Cloud as well as physical assets.
 * Cybersecurity related tasking (ACAS scans, security controls, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, etc.) will also be part of routine tasks.


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