Cloud Systems Administrator
UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Cloud Systems Administrator ID 2025-23567 Category Engineering Location : Location US-VA-Arlington Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Travel Requirement N/A Overview
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Join our Talent Community!
CLOUD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (NAUT):
Bowhead seeks a Cloud Systems Administrator to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure supporting the migration of legacy DoD applications to secure cloud environments across multiple classification levels.
Responsibilities Administer and maintain cloud infrastructure across multiple classification levels including DoD IL4/IL5 environmentsImplement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templatesMonitor cloud system performance, availability, and security posture using enterprise monitoring toolsConfigure and manage virtual machines, containers, storage systems, and networking components in secure cloud environmentsImplement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures for mission-critical systemsCollaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST, STIG, DoD 8140)Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and implement innovative solutionsManage cloud cost optimization and resource allocation to maximize operational efficiencyMaintain detailed documentation of cloud configurations, procedures, and compliance measuresParticipate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation efforts, and accreditation processesSupport 24/7 operations and participate in on-call rotation as required for mission-critical systemsInterface with government stakeholders, vendors, and external partners in technical forums and working groupsLead cloud migration initiatives and provide technical guidance to junior staffDevelop and implement cloud governance policies and proceduresCoordinate with DevSecOps teams to integrate security practices into cloud deploymentsManage privileged access controls and implement zero-trust architecture principlesConduct performance tuning and capacity planning for cloud resourcesProvide training and mentorship to junior team membersOther duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field from an ABET accredited institution. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement.Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in systems administration with at least 8 years focused on cloud technologiesMinimum of 5 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in DoD or federal environmentsExtensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government)Proven experience with DoD IL4/IL5 cloud environment administration and complianceTechnical Skills:
Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows server administration in cloud environmentsStrong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)Advanced knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security best practicesExperience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK stack, Nagios)Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible)Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementationFamiliarity with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps platforms and methodologiesCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Required:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)One major cloud platform certification (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect)Desired:
DoD 8570 IAM Level III certificationMultiple cloud platform certificationsCISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certificationRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
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Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Join our Talent Community!
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