DGS - Cloud Administrator 4 - 100% ON SITE (747387)
Rate: $45.00/hour on W2
Work Status: US Citizen, GC or Authorized to work - Sponsorship not available DHS
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Worksite Address: Richmond, VA (Consultants from the DMV Area required)
Duration: 10/14/2024 to 10/17/2025
Submittals due: 10/04/2025
Interviews: Web Cam Interview Only
Background check: Extensive criminal history background check will be required. We cannot submit candidates with recent histories (go back seven years) of extensive driving, drug, robbery or any other illegal activity. Any criminal activity on the background check will eliminate the candidate from consideration. If selected, please make certain that you inform all candidates that they will have to complete this criminal background check prior to starting. NATIONAL background checks are required; Federal background checks are NOT compliant under this contract. A national background check is a national criminal background check that pulls criminal records from State and County Courts in almost every US State.
Job Description:
Short Description:
DGS - Cloud Administrator
Duration: 1 yr expected
DAYS ON SITE EACH WEEK REQUIRED: 5 days (this is 100% on site each week)
Complete Description:
One year assignment duration expected.
The contractor selected will be in the office with all other team members each week. Must be willing to work on site (100%) from Day 1. Please confirm this with your candidate before submitting. Parking is not provided for contractors.
About The Role
DGS is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Administrator to assist in the daily management of the agency managed Windows and Linux based server, application and client resources.
- Management of day-to-day AWS server and client operations to include backups and provisioning of all types of AWS storage.
- Experience with AWS serverless technologies and orchestration tools for building scalable and automated cloud native solutions.
- Proficient in managing and organizing the version control systems.
- Experience installing, configuring and supporting Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, 2022 and associated software in both physical and VM environments
- Expertise with AWS cloud platform tools for data and process monitoring.
- Linux administration experience
- Experience with AWS account, roles, and permission configuration and administration
- Experience with Posit Workbench Enterprise
- Previous experiencing supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, group policy and VPN
- Support of AWS server/client based hardening requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues from client software/device through to ISP
- Experience with MS Office tools such as MS Word, Excel, Visio and Project. Must be able to prepare technical documentation using these and other tools.
- Strong presence, professional image, and ability to deal confidently with technical matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, with occasional work outside of regular hours.
- Highly motivated, self-sufficient and able to work well independently.
- Industry related certifications are a bonus