Cloud Systems Administrator-Senior

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US Until 9/8/2026 15+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to join a team dedicated to maintaining and optimizing mission-critical information technology (IT) infrastructure. In this role, you will design, deploy, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure and Linux-based environments using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience administering Linux-based cloud environments and automating infrastructure along with an IAT Level II or higher certification. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
  • A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a technical discipline and ten (10) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable is no degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
  • DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification or higher.
  • Experience implementing, administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise IT systems.
  • Experience administering Linux/UNIX operating systems, including installation, configuration, patching, and maintenance.
  • Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience administering AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native services.
About this role

Summary

Maintain and optimize mission-critical cloud and Linux IT infrastructure with automation.

Job title

Cloud Systems Administrator-Senior

Experience level

15+ years

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US; remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AWSLinuxTerraformAnsiblesecurity clearance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cloud infrastructurelinuxautomationAWSTerraform
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Hybrid City