Cloud Systems Administrator/AWS Solutions Architect

Concept Solutions is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator/AWS Solutions Architect to join a dedicated team of Information Technology (IT) professionals supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Command, Control, and Communications (C3) office. The C3 office carries a critical strategic mandate: ensuring FAA managers maintain daily situational awareness and uninterrupted continuity of communications during severe national emergencies, natural disasters, or critical equipment malfunctions. Should disruptions occur, the C3 office is chartered with executing rapid disaster recovery and restoring essential communication services expeditiously. This high-stakes, mission-critical position is based on-site in Washington, DC, with some telework eligibility available once the candidate is fully trained and integrated., In this role, the selected systems administrator with 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience serves as a technical advisor and bridge between traditional enterprise network environments and modern, scalable AWS cloud systems. The role is responsible for the continuous operation, security, and deployment automation of the hybrid infrastructure that underpins the FAA’s emergency communications posture, aligning complex physical architectures with cutting-edge public sector cloud solutions.

• On-Premises to AWS Migration Expertise: Specify, execute, and maintain cloud migration strategies using block-level replication tools like AWS Application Migration Service (AWS Transform MGN), database transition via AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), and high-speed online syncing with AWS DataSync.
• Hybrid Cloud Network Management: Architect and maintain dedicated private fiber setups via AWS Direct Connect, encrypted fallback connections using AWS Site-to-Site VPN, centralized multi-VPC routing with AWS Transit Gateway, and bi-directional name resolution via Amazon Route 53 Resolver (Inbound/Outbound endpoints).
• Cohesive Identity & Security Controls: Bridge on-premises Active Directory with AWS IAM and IAM Identity Center (AWS SSO). Enforce least-privilege policies, multi-factor authentication, and permission boundaries while managing hybrid monitoring assets (VPC Flow Logs, centralized firewalls, AWS KMS encryption, and security groups).
• AWS Cloud Hosting & CI/CD Pipeline Management: Refactor and optimize legacy applications for native deployment in cloud environments, specifically AWS GovCloud and AWS Outposts architectures. Design, build, and optimize automated CI/CD deployment pipelines (using AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps) to run automated SAST/DAST security scans, manage Amazon ECR container images, and execute zero-downtime releases. Implement OpenID Connect (OIDC) keyless identity federation to secure pipeline runners.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Develop, test, and deploy modular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. Embed automated IaC linting, validation, and plan execution directly into GitOps pull-request workflows. Automate routine administrative and operational tasks using Python, Bash, and AWS CLI scripts, as well as serverless automation (AWS Lambda, SSM).
• Containerization & Serverless Support: Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized microservices and workloads using Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, and AWS Fargate, maintaining cluster health, service mesh configurations, and automated scaling policies.
• Cloud Operations, Monitoring & Disaster Recovery: Monitor system health, latency, and resource utilization across hybrid AWS infrastructure using Amazon CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and EventBridge. Implement automated snapshot management, cross-region replication, and system backups to guarantee high availability and support Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• FinOps & Cost Governance: Monitor resource utilization, enforce standardized resource tagging, and optimize AWS spending through Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and resource right-sizing strategies.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or relevant technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure, system administration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience managing AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Route 53, IAM).
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD automated deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or Azure DevOps) with integrated SAST/DAST security scanning.
• Hands-on proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Strong Linux/RHEL operating system administration skills, patch management, and scripting (Bash, Python, AWS CLI).
• Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity (Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway) and identity federation (IAM Identity Center, OIDC).

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience maintaining legacy enterprise infrastructure (VMware, physical SAN/NAS storage, Active Directory, GPOs, SQL Server, and system patching).
• Practical experience deploying within AWS GovCloud and AWS Outposts architectures.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms (Amazon EKS, ECS, Docker).
• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional, or DevOps Engineer)., AWS Lambda, Administrative Skills, Aerospace and Defense, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Design, Asset Management, Authentication, Automation, Bash Scripting, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Change Order Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Based Hosting, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cryptography, D Programming Language, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Emerging Technology, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Firewalls, GitHub, Government, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, High Availability, Homeland Security, Hybrid Cloud, IR (Infrared), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000, Identity Federation, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Linux Operating System, Management Consulting, Mathematics, Microservices, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Migration Strategy, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Attached Storage (NAS), OpenID, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Project/Program Management, Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Refactoring, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Utilization, Right-Sizing, Sales Pipeline, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Single Sign-On (SSO), Small Business, Software Patches, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Scalability, Test Automation, United States Department of Defense (DoD), United States Department of Justice (DOJ), VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Validation Plan

Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is a leading small business in technology, engineering, and management consulting. We are the innovative and agile force behind strategic solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and safeguard our nation across Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors.

For over 25 years, CS has been a trusted partner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies delivering vital IT, security, and project management services.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to CMMI-DEV ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001-1:2013 standards. CS boasts company highlights that include:

• Over two decades of experience across over $300 million in contract awards supporting critical FAA programs
• Multiple contract vehicles providing opportunities across FAA, DoD, NOAA, and other Federal agencies
• Innovation Council - CS maintains an active Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program that is geared towards identifying emerging technologies and pursuing technological innovations

At CS, we know our success stems from our talented team. That’s why we prioritize the wellbeing and growth of our employees, fostering a positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development.