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Tier 3 Cloud Systems Admin

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Raleigh, NCHybrid
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

8570/8140 IAT Level 2 Certification (Sec+)Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Applied Research Associates seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator/Helpdesk Manager to administer, develop, configure, implement, and maintain cloud platforms, support public and private cloud systems, establish standards, design on‑premises and cloud solutions, create scripts in PowerShell, Python, Bash, and document infrastructure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PowerShellPythonBashAWSAzureTerraformAnsibleSaltWindows AdministrationLinux AdministrationSecurity+Team ManagementCommunication Skills

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenEligibility for US Security ClearanceBS or Higher in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Related Field8+ Years Relevant Work Experience With BS6+ Years Relevant Work Experience With MS8570/8140 IAT Level 2 Certification (Sec+)Relocation to Raleigh NCIn Office 5 Days a Week

Full job description

Description

Join our team of IT Operations professionals providing support to a large group of software developers and engineers. Our IT Operations staff are valued members of the team tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking professionals with a background in Information Technology support for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator/Helpdesk Manager with our Operations Team.

The successful applicant will administer, develop, configure, implement, and maintain the systems that comprise the underlying cloud platform. Maintain public and/or private cloud systems and deploy them in an automated way; and monitor, move, and alter the systems using a prescribed methodology.

Establish and implement standards for cloud operations according to specifications and parameters. Determine business needs and select and support tools to meet them.

Maintain and build upon existing network and domain environments. Design and implement new on-premises and cloud systems while implementing best practices and industry standards. Identify and drive opportunities to improve operational workflows. Create and maintain custom scripts using powershell, python, and bash. Create detailed documents and diagrams for all IT infrastructure

Tier 3 Cloud Systems Admin Position Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen (No green card)

  • Eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)

  • Ability to work Hybrid in-office schedule and in office as needed

  • BS or higher in computer science, IT, engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related field

  • 8+ years relevant work experience with BS

  • 6+ years relevant work experience with MS

  • Successfully acquire 8570/8140 IAT Level 2 Certification (Sec+) within sixty (60) days and maintain it

  • Experience managing a team

  • Team player with excellent communication skills

  • Relocation to Raleigh NC. This position involves minimal travel for collaboration with customers and partners.

  • This position requires in office 5 days a week

Tier 3 Cloud Systems Admin Preferences:

  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.)

  • Experience with infrastructure automation (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Salt)

  • Experience with Windows and Linux administration

  • Security+ certification

If this is the perfect job for you please apply online at https://www.ara.com/job-search today!

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Qualifications

Education

Required

  • Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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