Systems Administrator/AWS Cloud Engineer/Linux Engineer

Ardent Principles
Warrenton, VA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Security Configuration Management Databases Linux File Systems Federated Identity Management Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V
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Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) MySQL Oracle (Applications) Role-Based Access Control Ansible Security Information and Event Management VMware Infrastructure Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Software Troubleshooting Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloudformation Amazon Relational Database Service Opsworks Puppet Vmware

Job description

We’re seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator with deep experience supporting AWS and Linux in production environments. In this role, you’ll patch and maintain databases, manage secure cloud configurations, and troubleshoot complex technical issues with minimal oversight. You’ll work with IAM, VPCs, CloudTrail, and configuration-management tools, while supporting enterprise workflow applications and monitoring systems., We use cookies to ensure the basic functionalities of the website and to enhance your online experience. You can choose for each category to opt-in/out whenever you want. For more details relative to cookies and other sensitive data, please read the full privacy policy.

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Requirements

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company’s mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with: * Must have hands-on experience with AWS and Linux in a production environment. * Patching and maintaining system’s databases, to include RDS, MySQL, and Oracle * Proven experience troubleshooting and solving technical problems * Knowledge of Federated Identity, RBAC, authentication & authorization solution, etc. * Understanding of secure-cloud configuration, (e.g., CloudTrail, AWS Config), cloud-security technologies (e.g., VPC, Security Groups) and Access Control (IAM). * Configuration management (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.) * Security, such as NGFW, WAF, SIEM, endpoint security. * Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment * Demonstrated on-the-job experience working and solving technical problems independently as a system administrator. * Using a scripting language. * Ability to monitor and troubleshoot enterprise workflow applications, to include: installing, starting, and stopping background Processes, analyzing log and event files, and patching and troubleshooting. * Ability creating and managing a virtual infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, Hyper-V, or VMWare. * Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field or equivalency in related work experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include: * Experience with an enterprise application development language, such as Python, Java, or C#, to include writing simple applications or modifying existing ones.

Benefits & conditions

We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package designed to support long-term stability and employee well-being. We provide more than a position-we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission-focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high-impact solutions., Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions. * Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits. * Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development. * 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. * 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind. * 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one. * 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends. * Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

About the company

At Ardent Principles, we’re more than just a technology company - we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.

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