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***PLEASE NOTE*** This position pays a 4K sign-on bonus
WORK LOCATION - Must be local to DC, Reston, or MD. Square (college park) first 3 months remote-few onsite meetings.
AWS certification and DoD 8140 certification is required.
Our client, an IT Solutions firm that delivers advanced technology solutions in support of critical national security missions for intelligence is seeking AI/Cloud Systems Administrator who will design, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure on C2E, AWS, and Kubernetes to support AI-driven document vectorization, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and RESTful API integrations. This role requires close collaboration with AI data engineers and system architects to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure for mission-critical AI workflows.
Responsibilities include
Configure AWS services (EC2, EKS, S3, RDS) to build scalable data pipelines for document vectorization using tools like LlamaIndex and vector stores like Qdrant.
Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters to host MCP servers, and local Large Language Models ensuring seamless integration with RESTful endpoints (OpenAI, OpenAPI, GraphQL).
Implement security protocols (ABAC, PKI encryption) to comply with DIA CIO, NIST SP 800-53, and ICD 503 standards.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource allocation for high-throughput AI workflows.
Collaborate with AI engineers to ensure infrastructure aligns with data processing requirements. This position is a full-time employment opportunity with our client, who recently was awarded the opportunity to build an AI prototype for their government client. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the charge for a cutting-edge government AI related project.
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph (current CI Polygraph a plus).
8401 certified (e.g. Security +) and AWS certified (able to obtain a customer privileged user account)
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in AI/ML workflows, document vectorization, and RESTful API integration.
Strong understanding of security frameworks (ABAC, PKI encryption).
Some Experience with tools like OpenWebUI, Ollama, vLLM, and MCP.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor-s degree or higher or equivalent experience
Years of Experience:
9+ years w/ High School Diploma
5+ years w/ Bachelor's Degree, Master-s Degree, or PhD
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with DIA JWICS/C2S environments.
Knowledge of vector databases (Qdrant, pgvector) and hybrid cloud architectures.
**Regarding Clearance Requirements **
Current and active Top Secret clearance / SCI with CI Poly (best case situation). Poly not required but will have to get CI poly after selection.
Can accept a TS cleared, SCI eligible candidates if investigation was conducted in last 6 years from DIA/DOD or Intel Communities only (they can get the CI Poly within a few months of employment). If last investigation is older, a T5R should be open and pending.
Can accept clearances ONLY from DOD, DIA, Intelligence Community or DOE
Cannot accept any DHS OR DOJ issued clearances
While CI poly not required up front, CI poly is a requirement of the clearance crossover and will be required before the crossover is completed.
Apply today for immediate consideration. I look forward to hearing from you .