AWS Systems Administrator - Kforce Inc.
Herndon, VA 20170
About the Job
- Troubleshoot incidents, identify root cause, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures
- The AWS Systems Administrator will educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives
- Employ exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity
- Administer cloud and on premise linux systems
- Ensure that systems are compliant with DoD/Army security guidelines while still maintaining all necessary functionality
- The AWS Systems Administrator will ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful design
- Managing cloud environments in accordance with DoD/Army security guidelines
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 10-12 years of experience
- Master's degree and 8-10 years of experience
- PhD and 5-7 years of experience
- Experience deploying and administering complex data storage and processing solutions in the cloud using native or non-native cloud services
- Systems administration
- System architecture
- Cloud migration
- System automation
- Big data
- Advanced analytics
- AWS certification
- Active DoD 8570 certificate such as Comptia Security+
- Experience supporting AWS Govcloud
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.