Senior AWS Cloud Administrator

Senior AWS Cloud Administrator

Location: Remote (with limited onsite travel to Washington, DC)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Cloud Administrator to manage, configure, and optimize AWS environments supporting mission-critical workloads. This individual will play a key role in developing and implementing scalable, secure, and automated cloud solutions in line with best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Administer, configure, and maintain AWS cloud systems and services.
• Design and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and route tables.
• Ensure operational stability, scalability, and security across all AWS environments.

Automation and Deployment:

• Automate the deployment of workloads using AWS tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Create and maintain custom automation scripts using Python, Bash, or similar tools.

Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor system health, resource usage, and costs to ensure high performance and operational efficiency.
• Apply cost optimization strategies and identify opportunities to streamline AWS operations.

Standards and Best Practices:

• Develop and enforce operational standards and best practices for cloud deployments.
• Lead the implementation of new AWS-based solutions aligned with industry standards.

Documentation and Support:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AWS infrastructure, processes, and workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cloud systems meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree with 5 7 years of experience, Master s with 3 5 years, or Ph.D. with 0 2 years in AWS cloud administration, DevOps, or a related IT field.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, networking, and security concepts.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK).
• Experience scripting in Python, Bash, or other languages for cloud automation.
• Proven ability to implement cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator.
• Experience working on federal government or highly regulated environments.
• Background in operational excellence and DevSecOps practices.

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced wo