AWS System Administrator

D2 Consulting
St. Louis, MO, United States
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $140,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Bash Shell Information Systems Disaster Recovery Monitoring of Systems Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Aws Command Line Interface (CLI) Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Cloudformation
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Information Technology

Job description

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., * 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.

Requirements

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)

Benefits & conditions

  • 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!

About the company

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.

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