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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tier 3 Cloud Systems Admin - **Company:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Terraform - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A59A28D2047843EF942EACE705C9FD32/job/ ## About the Role * U.S. Citizen (No green card) * Eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment) * Ability to work Hybrid in-office schedule and in office as needed * BS or higher in computer science, IT, engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related field * 8+ years relevant work experience with BS * 6+ years relevant work experience with MS * Successfully acquire 8570/8140 IAT Level 2 Certification (Sec+) within sixty (60) days and maintain it * Experience managing a team * Team player with excellent communication skills * Relocation to Raleigh NC. This position involves minimal travel for collaboration with customers and partners. * This position requires in office 5 days a week Tier 3 Cloud Systems Admin Preferences: * Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) * Experience with infrastructure automation (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Salt) * Experience with Windows and Linux administration * Security+ certification, * Bachelors or better in Computer Science ## Description Join our team of IT Operations professionals providing support to a large group of software developers and engineers. Our IT Operations staff are valued members of the team tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects., Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking professionals with a background in Information Technology support for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator/Helpdesk Manager with our Operations Team. 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