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SteerBridge · 4 months ago

Cloud Administrator

Vienna, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$94K/yr - $104K/yr

4+ years exp

SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. They are seeking experienced Cloud Administrators to manage and optimize cloud environments primarily using Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on security, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

GovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provision, manage, and monitor cloud-based infrastructure resources in AWS to support scalable and secure environments for internal and external applications

Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring smooth and efficient integration and deployment workflows across development, staging, and production environments

Create and manage IAM roles, groups, and permissions, enforcing security best practices and ensuring appropriate access levels across users, systems, and services

Develop and implement cost-optimization strategies using resource tagging, automated monitoring tools, and regular cost analysis to ensure responsible and efficient use of cloud budgets

Leverage AWS CloudTrail to track and audit accountancy, troubleshoot issues, and support compliance with internal and external security standards

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, security, and application developers, to ensure infrastructure is aligned with evolving technical and business requirements

Maintain accurate documentation of cloud configurations, policies, and procedures to support operational transparency and continuity

Qualification

AWSAWS IAMJenkinsAWS CloudTrailScriptingCloud resource provisioningCommunication skills

Required

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Citizen

A minimum of 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in a cloud administration or cloud operations role, with a strong focus on AWS environments

Demonstrated expertise in AWS IAM, including creation of roles, policies, and managing access controls across complex systems

Proven experience with Jenkins, particularly in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support automated build and deployment processes

Familiarity with AWS CloudTrail for event logging, activity tracking, and support of system audits and incident investigations

Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with an emphasis on improving repeatability and reducing manual effort

Strong understanding of cloud resource provisioning, cost management strategies, and overall health monitoring

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical procedures and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams