Systems Administrator/AWS Cloud Administrator

Systems Administrator/AWS Cloud Administrator

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Herndon, VA

Description

REQUIRED: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Are you a skilled and proactive DevOps Systems Administrator with expertise in managing AWS EC2 instances?  We are looking for a full-time Systems Administrator/AWS Cloud Administrator to work onsite in Herndon, VA.

If you enjoy designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS; thrive on solving technical challenges; and are ready to make a difference, this is your chance. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!

Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Proven experience managing AWS EC2 instances and related services such as VPC, S3, IAM, RDS, ELB, and Auto Scaling.
• Strong skills in infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Proficient in Linux system administration and scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and cloud architecture principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps culture.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK stack, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment driving cloud infrastructure excellence and automation, ensuring robust and scalable AWS EC2 deployments that support business-critical applications.

What We Offer You

• Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite during core hours.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!