About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

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.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing cloud platforms, strong systems administration fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams.

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

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees 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 more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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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 need assistance to apply.

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