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Cloud Systems Administrator, Senior (Job 1331)

DHL Holdings Corp, Austin, TX, United States


Overview
We are seeking a

Cloud Systems Administrator

to support the design, administration, maintenance, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of cloud systems while supporting day-to-day operational needs, troubleshooting issues, and implementing scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and monitor cloud infrastructure across platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

Provision and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, identity access, and cloud-native services

Deploy, configure, and support Windows and Linux server environments in cloud ecosystems

Monitor system health, uptime, performance metrics, and capacity utilization

Troubleshoot system, network, storage, and application issues in cloud-hosted environments

Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions

Apply security best practices, including IAM, MFA, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and patch management

Support automation and infrastructure provisioning using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Assist with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, HashiCorp CloudFormation, or ARM templates

Collaborate with DevOps, networking, and cybersecurity teams on deployments and incident resolution

Manage system updates, patching schedules, and change control procedures

Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, diagrams, and operational runbooks

Participate in on-call support rotation and incident response activities as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience

in systems administration, including cloud infrastructure support

Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform:

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Strong experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments

Experience with cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls

Knowledge of identity and access management, RBAC, and cloud security principles

Experience with backup tools, monitoring platforms, and logging solutions

Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Experience working with container platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes

Experience with ticketing and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications such as:

Amazon Web Services Certified SysOps Administrator

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer

Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure environments

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows

Experience supporting compliance-driven environments (NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.)

Exposure to configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet

Experience administering web and application services such as Apache and IIS

Experience working with managed database services such as Amazon RDS and Azure Database services

Experience with observability tools like CloudWatch and Azure Monitor

Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners

Experience with API integrations and cloud SDKs

Basic Compensation
Basic Compensation: $164,725 - $174,400 yearly salary

Benefits
DLH Corp offers an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching. Training and professional development opportunities are also provided.

EEO
DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who require assistance to apply.

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