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# Intermediate AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

- **Company:** Metronome, LLC
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Microsoft Management Console, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), AWS ECS, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Patch Management
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88419298/1

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Systems Administration.
 * Experience administering Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
 * Hands-on experience supporting AWS cloud infrastructure and workloads.
 * Experience performing patch management, system upgrades, and maintaining STIG compliance.
 * Knowledge of AWS networking, security services, and cloud infrastructure operations.

Kubernetes & Containerization

 * Experience supporting Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
 * Minimum of one year of hands-on experience working with Kubernetes and containerized platforms.
 * Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) certification and/or relevant Kubernetes training is preferred.

Education

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
 * A Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.

## Description

Metronome is seeking an Intermediate AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator to support AWS cloud administration, systems operations, security, and infrastructure modernization within a mission-critical DoD environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering AWS cloud infrastructure and workloads, supporting Microsoft and Linux environments, and maintaining systems in accordance with DoD security and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities

 * Analyze, plan, and develop cloud infrastructure requirements and technical documentation.
 * Build and support functional models, architectures, and operational solutions.
 * Deploy, manage, and operate AWS workloads using both the AWS Management Console and AWS Command Line Interface (CLI).
 * Implement security controls and maintain compliance with applicable DoD security requirements.
 * Perform infrastructure maintenance, including patching, system upgrades, and STIG compliance.
 * Support Kubernetes-based environments, including Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
 * Develop procedures and support technical and program management functions.
 * Apply knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS networking, and cloud security services.
 * Administer AWS technologies and services including EKS, Lambda, networking, security services, and other cloud-native tools.


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