Senior AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator-JCC2-ESC at Semper Valens Solutions in Lackland Air Force Base, TX, USA
- Company: Semper Valens Solutions
- Location: Lackland Air Force Base, TX, USA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compl…
Responsibilities
- Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements.
- Deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements.
- Define requirements, create functional models, and develop architectural processes.
- Optimize system operations using AWS tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
- Ensure alignment with security protocols and standards for cloud services.
Requirements
- TS/ SCI clearance required
- Ten (10) years of overall experience in one or more of the functional areas listed below. A bachelor's degree in related field required. A master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Ten (10) years IT systems administrative experience with both Microsoft and Linux platforms. Proficient understanding of maintenance (patching, STIG, and upgrade processes) on AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience and/or training in system administration related to ability to manage and operate workloads on AWS systems.
- Demonstrated experience in system administration support and management related to Amazon EKS.
- Demonstrated experience in system administration and supporting development and test teams in AWS and along with an applied understanding of Kubernetes and traditional RHEL servers.
- Kubernetes CKA certification and/or training and two years applied experience on containerized platforms.
- IAT II certification (Security+ Desired)
- TS/SCI clearance required
- A senior level AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator should have at least three (3) of the following Trainings or Certifications below and at least two (2) years applied experience with Container Orchestration and/or application deployment. Four (4) years proven relevant experience may be substituted as applicable to each certification.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational)
- AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate)
- Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster
- Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- RH294: RHEL Linux Automation with Ansible
Skills
Required
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Linux
- Microsoft platforms
- System administration
- Security controls
- Compliance requirements
- IAT II certification
- TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational)
- AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Benefits
- Referral bonus: $1,500
About Semper Valens Solutions
Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.