Cloud System Administrator

A&M Technologies, Inc. (A&M) is a minority-owned small business established in 2014, specializing in providing expert Federal IT support and management services. Our comprehensive offerings include systems integration, IT security, continuity of business operations support, IT infrastructure planning, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems support, business process automation, cloud migration, software engineering, systems engineering, and IT project management.

At A&M, we take pride in our diverse and high-performing team. With unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers' success, our practitioners bring unparalleled expertise to every project. Through our collaborative "one-team" approach and technical prowess, we excel in assisting our clients in overcoming their most complex IT challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud System Administrator to join our team. This position is located in Herndon, VA and requires an Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI and polygraph. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Deploy, configure, and sustain cloud-based applications across Windows and Linux environments, utilizing core AWS services (EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS); provision reliable AMIs and manage software installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance
• Administer the organization's financial and business analytics application suite, executing upgrades and fine-tuning configurations to drive operational efficiency
• Manage daily processing of pay, benefits, time and labor, and job announcement file transfers and batch jobs
• Troubleshoot and resolve diverse system issues — spanning application errors, PKI failures, security incidents, and batch processing breakdowns — in accordance with established procedures and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)
• Drive automation of mission-critical processes by applying cloud-native tools, application frameworks, operating system capabilities, and custom scripting
• Ensure peak system performance, availability, and security through continuous assessment and implementation of innovative, cost-effective technical and cloud solutions
• Carry out infrastructure changes — such as storage scaling, load balancing adjustments, and instance resizing — without service interruption or impact to end users
• Plan and schedule system maintenance in coordination with customers and program stakeholders to balance operational continuity with necessary infrastructure, application, and security updates
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of systems, security, and application logs to proactively identify risks and ensure sustained compliance with NIST and IC directives
• Partner closely with technical leads to align with and implement industry best practices and evolving standards
• Execute routine backup and recovery operations for operating systems, files, and databases; manage user account provisioning and file system administration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 5 years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance w/CI Poly 
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
• Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, IT security principles, compute, storage, and transport
• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a high-functioning team under the supervision of a technical subject matter expert, as well as independently
• Availability for after-hours and on-call support, as needed
• Visual acuity to work on a computer for extended periods, ability to move between workstations, and strong communication skills to effectively engage with colleagues and customers

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Target Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $10,000 for eligible hires
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Deductible reimbursement of up to $1,000 for employee-only coverage and up to $2,000 for family coverage upon meeting plan deductibles

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid short-term disability insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• 100% company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-paid life insurance coverage up to $150,000

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility. Employees become eligible after six months of service
• Pre-tax and Roth contribution options available
• Company Match: A&M provides a dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Non-Elective Contribution (NEC): A&M provides an additional 6% company contribution to all eligible participants, regardless of employee contributions

Paid Time Off

• Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Additional PTO awarded based on years of service: +2 days after 3 years, +4 days after 6 years, and +7 days after 10 years
• 10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements