Cloud System Administrator – Level 2

DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced Cloud System Administrator (Level 2) to support the cyber platform team. The Cloud System Administrator will sustain and optimize a cloud-based enterprise platform built with Java and free and open-source software technologies. Additionally, duties include day-to-day platform stability, supporting customer operations, and troubleshooting technical issues across complex Linux-based environments. This is an on-call position that provides Tier 1 through Tier 3 operational support.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must possess a solid understanding of core Linux operating system components
• Understands AWS Well Architected Frameworks and able to setup/configure AWS EC2 environments
• Ability to manage IaC
• Experience with Terraform
• Experience with Ansible
• Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Certificate in one of the following:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator Developer (CKAD)

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity—specifically, working with cloud-hybrid environments, systems administration, and virtualization technologies.
• Certifications:
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security + CE or equivalent)
  • Possession of a Cloud & DoD8571 IAT Level II cert is required and will be verified
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

OR

• Five (5) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity with three (3) years having worked with cloud-hybrid environments, systems administration, and virtualization technologies.
• Certifications:
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security + CE or equivalent)
  • Possession of a Cloud & DoD8571 IAT Level II cert is required and will be verified
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • CDP Administrator – Private Cloud Base
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.