Systems Administrator III (Multi-Cloud Engineer)

Job Title: Systems Administrator III (Multi-Cloud Engineer)
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Type: Contract
Compensation:
Work Model: Remote – offsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Public Trust
Contract: $62.50/hr
Conversion Salary: Up to $130,000

Responsibilities

• Operate effectively across multiple cloud environments—Azure, AWS, GCP—developing and implementing reusable cloud patterns and solutions using Infrastructure As Code for self-service secure delivery
• Continuously improve compliance and cyberposture through AWS Security Hub CSPM, Config/Cloudtrail, Guardduty, and Azure Defender integration, developing guardrails and governance policies
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems within AWS cloud environments, document and communicate issues, and support knowledge transfer and learning opportunities
• Diagnose and address network connectivity issues, maintain and correct security groups, route tables, subnet and VPC allocations, VPNs, peerings, balancing reliability and costs
• Effectively manage resource costs, budgets, anomalies, and reporting (FinOps)
• Manage big data analytics platforms and workloads, optimizing data tiers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or relevant field with 4+ years practical experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years practical experience; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance
• Ability to self-manage work using M365 tools
• Proven ability to resolve issues independently, initiate improvements, and operate with a growth mindset
• Hands-on experience in building and architecting multi-cloud networks with secure routing and firewalls
• Understanding of regulatory controls, baselines, and security policies in AWS environments (CIS benchmarks, STIG, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Cloudformation, Terraform, or similar tools

Beneficial Qualifications

• Operational exposure and experience with GCP
• Operational exposure and experience with containerization technologies

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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