Cloud System Administrator

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented
Cloud System Administrator
to join our team in
Hanover, MD
. Our team delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce performing a wide range of missions in defense of our Nation. This effort supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, which oversees MPO's Enterprise Information Technology (EIT)—the backbone platform for all enterprise users.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide administration and support for Windows Server 2022 environments, including Active Directory, and manage Windows 10/11 client systems.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments, primarily within AWS, while also supporting existing on-premise server infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to support integration and operational stability of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and reliable software deployments.
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot AWS cloud resources, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other core services
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, responding to incidents and performing root cause analysis
• Administer and troubleshoot various Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) within both cloud and on-premise contexts

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Cloud Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related professional engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is requires. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, five (5) additional years of System Engineer experience may be substituted
• Must hold an IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent); candidates will have 60 days from program start to obtain it
• Proficiency in administering Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Windows Server 2022 administration, including Active Directory and networking
• Proven experience as a System Administrator or Cloud Engineer with practical knowledge of cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in enterprise or government environments
• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance practices
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for infrastructure deployment, management, and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in administering and troubleshooting Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• The candidate must be able to move, carry, and deliver workstations from the office to customer desks
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual meetings, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $105,800.00-$175, There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.