AWS Infrastructure Engineer with Security Clearance

Infrastructure Administrator/Engineer Location: Chantilly VA, Alexandria VA, Gaithersburg MD

Work Type: Full Time (Hybrid) Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator/Engineer to work on an AWS infrastructure team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS security clearance, and will work hand-in-hand with technical and program management leadership to help implement the next generation desktop and web-based production and dissemination system. This position will require experience standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in a cloud environments, maintaining application and security patches, and the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments. Responsibilities:

This position involves managing systems administration activities that support building and delivering new and innovative systems to implement analytics, exploitation, production and dissemination using web, remote desktop, and cloud technologies. Duties will include building Windows instances, performing deployments to multiple development, test, and operational environments, patching, troubleshooting, and working with internal and external development teams as well as enterprise components. Core Qualifications:

Requires BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree

Must currently possess an active TS, with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph post hire

DoD 8570 compliance

Experience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)

Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems

Experience with security patching and monitoring

System (hardware, software and networking) Design and Architecture

Understanding of Agile SW development methodologies Preferred Qualifications:

An active TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph

Experience deploying GIS, specifically ESRI ArcGIS systems along with other technologies such as WMS, WFS, KML

Experience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagrams

Proven troubleshooting experience

Excellent communication (Virtual and in person)

Microsoft and/or AWS certifications

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000-$145,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Permanent