AWS Cloud/Virtual Infrastructure Technician

CIS Secure, through its Intrepid Solutions operating company, is supporting the National Air & Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) by providing IT support services across multiple contract task orders. This is a new multi-year contract offering diverse opportunities for career development, growth, and advancement.

About the role

A qualified AWS Cloud/Virtual Infrastructure Technician will provision, administer, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise virtual infrastructure in AWS. This is an entry-to-mid-level position with opportunities to expand into cloud automation, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, identity management, and Zero Trust technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, administer, and troubleshoot AWS EC2 instances and Amazon WorkSpaces running Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Use Ansible to automate virtual-machine provisioning, operating-system configuration, software deployment, and routine administration.
• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory, including users, groups, computers, authentication, permissions, and domain integration.
• Manage Windows and Linux systems using AWS Systems Manager (SSM), including hybrid activation, patching, inventory, remote administration, and configuration management.
• Support NFS and SMB file systems using AWS storage services, including EFS and FSx.
• Apply working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, SSH, LDAP, and related infrastructure protocols to troubleshoot systems and connectivity.
• Develop and maintain administrative automation using PowerShell and Bash.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot operational issues, and document configurations, procedures, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (required upon application; no upgrades, reactivation, or sponsorship available).
• Master's degree in a relevant field, or a Bachelor's degree with three or more years of experience, or eight or more years of direct engineering experience.
• Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Amazon Web Services certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator (or obtain within 180 days of onboarding).

Skills

Required

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and virtual machines, or comparable enterprise virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience administering Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and domain-based authentication.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, HTTPS, SSH, and common infrastructure services.
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an enterprise environment with established security, configuration-management, and change-control processes.

Desired

• Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
• Ansible/AWX automation and configuration management.
• Git/GitLab and infrastructure-as-code repositories.
• Harbor or other OCI-compliant container registries.
• Containerized services and platforms such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Keycloak, OIDC, SAML, and federated SSO.
• AppGate SDP or other Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technologies.
• Enterprise Red Hat Linux and Windows Server administration.

Schedule

• 100% onsite, full-time position.
• Standard operating hours: Monday–Friday (unless otherwise indicated during the interview process).
• No travel required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching.
• Dental, medical, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance).
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay.

Pay

The pay range for this position is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market alignment. The range will be disclosed during the hiring process.