Position: Cloud Administrator
Job Type: Full Time
Mode of Work: On-Site
Location: SteerBridge Headquarters, Vienna, VA (Tysons Corner)
Position Overview
We are aggressively looking for experienced and highly motivated Cloud Administrators to join our growing team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in AWS infrastructure and operations who thrive in collaborative, mission-focused environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for provisioning and maintaining secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS cloud environments, managing IAM policies, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. You'll also play a critical role in implementing logging, monitoring, and cost-control strategies to support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision, configure, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure to support secure, scalable, and reliable environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to streamline build, test, and deployment processes.
- Manage AWS IAM roles, groups, and policies, enforcing security best practices and access controls.
- Implement and oversee cost-optimization strategies, including resource tagging, monitoring, and budget analysis.
- Utilize AWS CloudTrail for system logging, auditing, and supporting compliance initiatives.
- Automate operational tasks using scripting tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to reduce manual intervention and increase repeatability.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to align infrastructure with technical and business needs.
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of cloud configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required (must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance)
- 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in cloud administration or operations, with a strong emphasis on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Demonstrated expertise with AWS IAM for managing access controls in complex cloud environments.
- Proven experience with Jenkins in designing, configuring, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with AWS CloudTrail for logging, tracking user activity, and supporting audits.
- Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Solid understanding of cloud provisioning, monitoring, and cost management strategies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to document technical processes and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Familiarity with additional AWS services such as CloudWatch, Config, or Trusted Advisor.
- Experience supporting federal or mission-driven environments.
Join us and contribute to cloud solutions that power innovation and mission success. If you're passionate about cloud technology, continuous improvement, and working on meaningful projects-we want to hear from you.
Compensation
Starting from $94,000 annually. A salary commensurate with background and experience will be offered.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
SteerBridge Strategies is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. SteerBridge Strategies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.