Cloud Systems Administrator

Seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the NEST Communication Program. Your efforts will provide hands‑on operational and technical support to the NEST Communications Program within the DOE NNSA NA‑84 portfolio, managing cloud infrastructure to ensure system availability, security, and performance. This role is responsible for maintaining cloud environments, implementing configuration changes, and enforcing cybersecurity and compliance requirements to support reliable mission execution.

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 USA

Position Duties

Provision and configure cloud resources aligned to NEST Communications Program architecture

Maintain system availability, performance, and reliability

Execute routine updates, patching, and configuration changes

Monitor cloud environments using enterprise tools

Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate system issues

Support incident response aligned to mission priorities

Manage user access using IAM frameworks

Enforce least privilege and federal compliance standards

Support access audits and lifecycle management

Support synchronization with National Laboratories and partner agencies

Assist leadership with operational tracking and reporting

Maintain system documentation and SOPs

Ensure alignment with DOE/NNSA compliance requirements

Monitor backups and validate data integrity

Perform restoration actions supporting mission continuity

Improve workflows and operational efficiency

Ensure compliance with DOE/NNSA policies and RMF

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an area applicable to the position with 2+ years of relevant experience in IT support, systems administration, or cloud operations; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement.

Relevant internships or hands‑on lab experience a plus

Experience working in an AWS environment and familiarity with console accesses to provision, maintain and monitor servers.

Foundational understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, basic routing)

Basic proficiency with command-line environments (Linux Bash and/or Windows PowerShell)

Understanding of FEDRAMP

Virtualization and container experience

Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python

Automation Tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation

Excellent troubleshooting skills and communication skills

Strong willingness to learn and operate in a structured, SOP-driven environment

Preferred Qualification

Experience with DoD or DOE/NNSA

Current and active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire an SCI.

Entry‑level cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)

Required Clearance

This position requires a TS/SCI and Q clearance. To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and require U.S. citizenship. All successful applicants must complete a new employment drug test and maintain a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

BVG and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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