The Role
Administer and improve cloud-hybrid infrastructure using AWS, Terraform, and Ansible. Apply SRE principles to automate operations, build resilient systems, and implement monitoring and logging. Perform Linux administration, virtualization, container, and Kubernetes-related tasks while supporting mission-critical federal systems. The role requires strong cloud, systems administration, security, and infrastructure-as-code experience, along with an active TS/SCI clearance and applicable cloud and DoD certifications.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
We are seeking a mid-level Cloud System Administrator. This role integrates Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) principles with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure the reliability and security of mission-critical systems. The candidate should be experienced setting up and configuring AWS EC2 environments, use of Terraform and Ansible to manage IaC and understanding of AWS Well Architected Frameworks (operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability).
In addition, the candidate should be familiar with all aspects of Site Reliability Engineering to assist the team with automating operational tasks, designing resilient systems, implementing monitoring and logging. The ideal candidate will work well in a team environment, is self-motivated and proactively completes tasks with strong attention to detail
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities
- Perform basic Linux tasks to include SSH to remotely connect to a linux machine, install software in linux (RPM, YUM), understand docker, kubernetes, traefik etc and gather status from linux machines.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
- 3+ years of experience in IT, specifically working with cloud-hybrid environments, systems administration, and virtualization technologies.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or another related technical field is required and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)
- A solid understanding and working knowledge of core Linux operating system components
Required Certifications
- AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
- CDP Administrator - Private Cloud Base
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Possession of a Cloud and DoD8571 IAT Level II certifications are required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process
The following certification or comparable Cloud System/Service Certification is required:
The Benefits Package
- Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
- Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
- A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision and Dental
- Life and AD&D Benefits
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
- Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
Additional benefits include:
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
Company Environment & Perks
- Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
- Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
- Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
- Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
- Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of IT experience working with cloud-hybrid environments, systems administration, and virtualization technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency-appropriate polygraph
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent
- Cloud certification, such as AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, CDP Administrator - Private Cloud Base, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator
- Working knowledge of core Linux operating system components
- Experience with AWS EC2 environment setup and configuration
- Experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Traefik
- United States citizenship
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The Company
What We Do
Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers. Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer. Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.
