Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Support multi-cloud environments, implement Infrastructure as Code, troubleshoot AWS issues, and optimize cloud security and cost management.

Job #136531

Manufacturing

$58 - $62.50 an hour

Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Talascend is currently seeking a Systems Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Gaithersburg, Maryland .

Overview

This role involves supporting a secure and enterprise-scale environment within a federal regulatory context, focusing on multi-cloud solutions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

Operate effectively across multiple cloud environments-Azure, AWS, GCP-without reliance on rigid team boundaries.

Develop and implement reusable cloud patterns and solutions using Infrastructure as Code for secure, self-service delivery.

Continuously improve compliance and cyberposture using AWS Security Hub CSPM, Config/Cloudtrail, Guardduty, and Azure Defender integration.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues within AWS cloud environments, documenting and communicating solutions as part of knowledge transfer.

Diagnose and address network connectivity issues, maintain and correct security groups, route tables, subnet and VPC allocations, VPNs, and peerings.

Manage resource costs, budgets, anomalies, and generate reports effectively.

Manage big data analytics platforms and workloads, optimizing data tier management.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in information systems or relevant field and 4+ years of practical experience in the field or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Must have an active US Public Trust clearance.

Ability to self-manage work tasks using Microsoft 365-based tools.

Proven ability to independently resolve issues, improve operations through self-driven initiatives, and operate with a growth mindset.

Hands-on experience building and architecting multi-cloud networks with secure routing and firewalls.

Understanding of regulatory controls, baselines, and security policies within AWS cloud environments (CIS benchmarks, STIG, etc.).

Hands-on experience with CloudFormation, Terraform, or other infrastructure as code tools.

Preferred Qualifications Operational exposure and experience with GCP.

Operational exposure and experience with containerization technologies and methodologies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.