[Remote] Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vantor is seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to administer primarily Red Hat Linux systems and open-source and cloud-based technologies supporting large-scale big data analytics. The role focuses on AWS infrastructure, system operations, CI/CD, networking, security compliance, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deploy highly available, scalable and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on AWS
• Strong understanding and administration skills of the AWS platform
• Work closely with the Development team to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment and configuration of infrastructure
• Responsible for system maintenance, patching, updates, and data backups
• Install, maintain, and patch system applications
• Troubleshoot system and application-based issues and remediate
• Coordinate with vendors for technical support, upgrades
• Analyze and resolve configuration issues in development, test, and production environments
• Maintain Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) between the customer network, cloud and other environments
• Participate in security compliance efforts
• Research, design and recommend application configurations based on security best practices and other program requirements
• Lead the design and implementation of AWS and cluster networking approach
• Perform continuous monitoring activities, identify lifecycle management, respond to system and security incidents

Skills

• To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen
• This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration
• Pre-existing CBP suitability and/or TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• 8 years Linux based system administration
• 3 years in administration in cloud-based systems
• Experience with working on Agile Development teams
• Experience in provisioning and sustaining network infrastructures
• Experience in developing and managing secure networks for secure PKI, IPSEC, or VPN enabled environments
• Experience developing and/or maintaining an ATO (authority to operate)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certified
• CompTIA Security+ certification or CompTIA Network+ certified
• Certified in Red Hat Certified Engineer (*RHCE*) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Certified Kubernetes ACKA
• At least 1 focused AWS Certification such as Security
• Working knowledge of DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches
• Working knowledge of platform as a service (PaaS), virtualized cluster management, and containerization concepts and technologies
• Advanced analytical skills: Able to leverage prior experience and knowledge to efficiently and effectively learn new technologies and derive secure technical solutions in a timely manner
• Must have good written/ verbal communication skills and have experience in working in a collaborative environment
• Experience or familiarity with the following technologies: + Nessus, Prisma, QRadar + Kubernetes

Benefits

• A robust 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance

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