Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator

General information Job Posting Title Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator Date Friday, August 21, 2026 City San Antonio State TX Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maximus is currently hiring for a Senior AWS Cloud Systems Operations Administrator.This position is on-site and requires an active Top Secret with SCI Clearance. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS221, T5, Band 8 Job-Specific Essential Duties and 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. - Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties.- Must have experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements. - Familiarity with using both the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI). - Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework as well as AWS networking and security servicesJob-Specific Minimum Requirements:- A bachelor’s degree in related field desired but not required- Requires expertise in a specialty area. Preferred candidate will have proficiency in AWS tools such as: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda etc. (not all inclusive) orchestrated/deployed in a cloud environment. - 10+ years of overall experience in one or more of the functional areas listed below. A bachelor’s degree in related field desired. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. A master’s degree may substitute for an additional two (2) years of experience. - 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.Required Certifications:- 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. 1. AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational) 2. AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate) 3. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) 4. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) . Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)#techjobs #clearance #veteranspage ##DODAIRFORCE-CYBER Minimum Requirements TCS221, T5, Band 8 EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io. Minimum Salary $ 147,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 156,000.00