AWS Cloud Administrator :: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

aws
cloud
admin

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, administrate, manage, and support core AWS resources, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
  • Manage and support end-to-end AWS cloud infrastructure solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of cloud components (server, storage, network, security, data, and applications).
  • Perform full-stack installation, configuration, and management of both Windows and RHEL servers deployed in the cloud environment.
  • Proactively apply patches, configuration changes, and security updates to address identified vulnerabilities on Windows and RHEL servers.
  • Take ownership of complex technical issues, using sound judgment and a sense of urgency to resolve incidents within defined service levels.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the availability and efficiency of all managed Windows and RHEL servers.
  • Track, report, and document all variability items (VITs) remediation progress to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness.
  • Assist in thorough investigations of any security-related incidents affecting server infrastructure.
  • Collaborate effectively within an integrated team environment, providing technical expertise and status updates on ongoing operations and security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Information Technology (IT), possessing broad knowledge of IT areas such as Architecture, Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Database, Applications, Network, and Cloud implementations.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of dedicated, strong hands-on experience in AWS Cloud Administration.
  • Proven expertise in managing and administering core AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
  • Demonstrated experience with the installation, configuration, and management of both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
  • Strong understanding of security best practices, including vulnerability management, patching cycles, and incident investigation.
  • Experience with tracking and documenting remediation progress (e.g., VITs) for compliance and audit purposes.
  • Must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and self-motivation skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
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