Cloud System Administrator

Edgesource Corporation

Job Overview

Location

Chantilly

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Cloud System Administrator at Edgesource Corporation, you will play a critical role in maintaining, securing, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure that supports mission-critical technical solutions for government and enterprise clients. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, scalability, and security of systems that enable software development, database services, enterprise networking, and data center virtualization—core pillars of Edgesource’s ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised operations. This role is essential to ensuring seamless operations in hybrid and remote environments while upholding the highest standards of performance and compliance.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud resources across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud platforms; implementing and maintaining identity and access management (IAM) policies; monitoring system performance, availability, and security using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or equivalent; automating routine tasks via scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation; troubleshooting complex networking, storage, and compute issues; collaborating with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines; conducting regular security patches, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits; documenting configurations, procedures, and incident responses; and providing tier-2/3 technical support to internal teams and clients.
• Edgesource Corporation is a small, agile, and highly specialized technology firm serving federal and commercial clients with deep expertise in software engineering, database administration, enterprise networking, and virtualized data center solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization, we prioritize process excellence, quality delivery, and continuous improvement. Our culture emphasizes technical mastery, collaboration, and employee empowerment—where your contributions are visible, valued, and directly tied to mission success. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers and architects in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in cloud architecture, automation, and hybrid infrastructure management while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP adjacent). You’ll have the opportunity to lead optimization initiatives, mentor junior staff, and influence long-term cloud strategy—positioning yourself for advancement into senior cloud engineering, DevOps leadership, or cloud architecture roles. This position offers a clear pathway to build a distinguished career in cloud operations within a company that invests in its people through tuition reimbursement, certifications, and challenging, impactful work.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including EC2/S3, VMs, VPCs, IAM, and storage services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and task automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls) and system administration (Linux and/or Windows Server).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, ELK stack, Splunk) and security best practices (patching, vulnerability scanning, CIS benchmarks).

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO Policy plus 11 paid holidays annually, supporting work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Hybrid and remote work flexibility, allowing you to tailor your work environment to your needs while maintaining team collaboration.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match to support long-term financial security.
• Tuition and professional development support, including funding for certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, CompTIA, Cisco) and continuing education.
• Commuter benefits and employee referral bonuses to enhance overall compensation and engagement.

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About Edgesource Corporation

Edgesource Corporation delivers mission-ready national security solutions, transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for the intelligence, diplomatic, military, and homeland communities. Leveraging their AdvantEDGE™ Framework, they provide expertise in data engineering, cloud engineering, AI/ML, and UAS/c-UAS technologies. Edgesource is dedicated to operationalizing advanced capabilities within secure pipelines, ensuring speed, resilience, and measurable impact even in contested environments. With 28 years of experience as a quality-driven small business, they are a trusted partner safeguarding national assets and empowering mission success through innovation and embedded expertise.

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