Lead System Administrator (AWS C2S/C2E)

TL;DR

Lead System Administrator (AWS C2S/C2E): Leading the design, development, and deployment of a mission-critical web-based internal tool within a classified AWS environment with an accent on secure, scalable application architecture and SecDevOps practices. Focus on translating complex operational requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and continuously improving system reliability.

Location: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph U.S. security clearance

Company

hirify.global is a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests.

What you will do

• Lead the complete lifecycle of design, development, and deployment for a web-based tool using AWS cloud services within classified systems.
• Drive and implement a highly resilient and compliant application architecture, ensuring alignment with all Sponsor and federal regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and enforce stringent coding standards, conduct comprehensive code reviews, and lead Quality Assurance practices.
• Drive the integration of necessary services, including APIs, relational databases, and NoSQL data solutions.
• Partner with Compliance Officers, Legal, and Program Managers to ensure development and documentation meet regulatory and Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) expectations.
• Translate complex operational requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions for Sponsor stakeholders.
• Continuously improve system reliability, operational monitoring, and automation capabilities using tools like Splunk or Elastic Search.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems AND 3+ years of combined experience in IT systems administration, development, testing, cybersecurity compliance, troubleshooting, and incident response; OR High School Diploma AND 5+ years in related combined experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system administration of Sponsor Systems.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and deployment of applications on classified IC systems.
• 4+ years of combined experience in the Sponsor’s Amazon Web Services (C2S or C2E) environment, including cloud systems administration, containerization, environment management, and compliance assessments.
• Expertise with SecDevOps tools, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), code repositories, and testing suites.
• Extensive experience with object-oriented programming languages, designing and administering relational databases, NoSQL data solutions, IT system/software testing, and configuration management practices.
• Experience utilizing IT operational status tools (e.g., AWS monitoring) and implementing situational awareness insights using monitoring and logs, such as in Splunk dashboard or Elastic Search.
• Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology.
• Proven experience providing troubleshooting support for complex IT systems within the IC environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning for technical IT development teams.
• Master’s Degree in any of the above-listed technical disciplines.
• Hold a Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent security certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions.
• Become a trusted partner building technology-agnostic solutions.
• Apply talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets critical to U.S. national interests.
• hirify.globaloration is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.