- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field from an ABET accredited institution. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in systems administration
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in DoD or federal environments
- Proven experience with DoD IL4/IL5 cloud environment administration and compliance
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows server administration in cloud environments
- Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Advanced knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security best practices
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK stack, Nagios)
- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible)
- Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Familiarity with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps platforms and methodologies
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security CE or equivalent)
- One major cloud platform certification (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect)
Desired:
- DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification
- Multiple cloud platform certifications
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
- Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
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