**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**
The D2 team is looking for an AWS System Administrator to work on Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems and associated projects. These systems provide reliable data transfers between domains for general users and programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of our AWS infrastructure. You will ensure the availability, performance, and security of our cloud-based systems and applications.
Responsibilities:
- Manage AWS resources: Provision, configure, and manage AWS resources such as EC2 instances, EBS volumes, VPCs, security groups, and IAM roles.
- Monitor system performance: Monitor system performance metrics, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain system security: Implement and enforce security best practices, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
- Automate tasks: Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and AWS tools (e.g., AWS CLI, CloudFormation).
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
- Implement and maintain backups: Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for AWS resources.
- Stay current with AWS technologies: Keep abreast of the latest AWS services, features, and best practices.
- Collaborate with teams: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 4-6 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field (i.e. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science)
- DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M.IAT Level II Certification
- Active TS/SCI Clearance (must obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of start date) (US Citizenship required)
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130-140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!
D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science
- DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Must obtain a CI Polygraph within 6 months of start date
- U.S. citizenship
What We Do
D2 Consulting provides services to the Federal Government focused in the following three area's We leverage D2 Consulting engineering, operations and governance best practices to efficiently and effectively deploy, maintain and continuously improve IT services and solutions. This includes not only engineering solutions such as VDI and providing direct support to operations but also deploying the tools to instrument and maintain Enterprise performance and availability (including ITSM and Enterprise Management Tools). Protect & Secure: This is our cyber security practice, which includes functions like audit and information assurance, as well as the traditional mechanics of securing IT systems and services. We have experience working with the Government to better manage risk to help move the accreditation process along. This is especially true with respect to adapting accreditation controls to a cloud environment. Cloud Migration and Data Center modernization/consolidation: This area is focused on cloud migration and adoption as well as data center consolidation. We work to ensure that infrastructure requirements are implemented correctly, according to best practices and in a timely manner.
