Remote Cloud System Administrator

Description:

• GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC is seeking a remote Cloud Systems Administrator to support its growing Cloud Services practice.
• The successful candidate will assist in supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Cloud and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) initiatives.
• This role aims to enhance IT efficiency, improve IT delivery, and reduce costs for NOAA.
• The position supports the NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) initiative.
• The candidate will direct cloud administrative duties within a cloud environment, including compute, storage, notification and queue management, and infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Responsibilities include assembling and documenting agile-related artifacts, providing guidance on infrastructure movement techniques, and developing cloud business best practices.
• The candidate will work with multiple teams to understand business needs and translate them into IT/business capabilities.
• Participation in the UAT and development process may be required.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have 6-8 years of experience administering cloud compute, storage, and infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Perl, Java, PowerShell, PHP, Ruby, and Python is required.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services and containerization technologies, including building Docker Container Images and using scripting languages, is necessary.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, code-defined infrastructure, configuration management tools, and CI/CD is essential.
• Familiarity with AWS Lambda and “Serverless” systems is required.
• The candidate should have experience in large-scale enterprise IT environments.
• Strong verbal and communication skills are necessary for working with senior leadership and across organizational teams.
• The candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in layman's terms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills are required.
• Federal government experience is desired.
• A working knowledge of Jira projects, workflows, issue types, permissions, and notifications is preferred.
• The candidate should have 2+ years of experience with Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and BitBucket.
• A BS/BA in Computer Science, a Technical Field, or related disciplines is required, or 4+ years of experience supporting AWS.
• Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Architect with Google Cloud Platform: Infrastructure.

Benefits:

• GAMA-1 offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance with shared costs.
• A 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% company match is provided.
• Employer-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance are included.
• Voluntary life insurance, basic life, and AD&D for employees and dependents are available.
• Professional development opportunities with tuition and training reimbursement are offered.
• An employee recognition program is in place.
• Identity theft insurance and pet insurance are provided.
• Direct deposit is available for payroll.
• An employee referral program is offered.
• Metro, parking, and transportation subsidies are included.
• A generous paid time off program and paid annual holidays are provided.
• Telework options are available for many positions.
• Periodic company social events and team-building events are organized.