Tetra Tech · 2 weeks ago
AWS Cloud System Administrator(MD)
Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services. They are seeking an AWS Cloud System Administrator to provide system administration and cloud engineering support for FAA AWS cloud environments, focusing on the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of systems and services within AWS.
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Responsibilities
Support the provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure components including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and VPC
Perform Linux and Windows system administration tasks including patching, user management, and monitoring
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
Monitor system performance, logs, and alerts using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other monitoring utilities
Support cloud backup, recovery, and cost optimization strategies
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system availability, performance, and configuration
Implement and maintain security controls consistent with FAA cybersecurity and compliance requirements
Participate in CI/CD pipeline operations and automated system deployment activities
Maintain accurate and current system documentation, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Collaborate with senior engineers and FAA stakeholders to ensure reliable and secure operation of cloud-hosted systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
6-10 years of relevant systems engineering or administration experience, including 5+ years managing AWS cloud environments
Demonstrated experience with AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch)
Proficiency with Linux/Windows system administration and shell scripting
Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible)
Familiarity with networking, DNS, load balancing, and system security best practices
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments
Preferred
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional certification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting federal cloud systems within the FAA or similar agencies
Knowledge of FAA cloud security and compliance standards (ATO, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline) and DevOps workflows
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Annual Leave
Holidays
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
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