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DecisionPoint | Cortek

Cloud Systems Administrator

Cloud Systems Administrators work closely with cloud platform engineers, cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and application teams to maintain secure, stable, and compliant cloud environments ...

Paradigm Max Q LLC

Cloud Systems Administrator

Stafford, VA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Cloud Systems Administrator Reports To: IT Manager Location: Stafford, VA (Hybrid) About Paradigm Max Q Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent ...

Paradigm Max Q LLC

Cloud Systems Administrator

Stafford, VA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Cloud Systems Administrator will play a key role in maintaining enterprise systems, supporting end users, implementing security best practices, and modernizing infrastructure through cloud ...

Peraton

Cloud Systems Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

  • PTO

Responsibilities Cloud Systems Administrator (CSA2) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Peraton is seeking a skilled Cloud Systems Administrator to support our mission-driven Cyber platform team. In ...

Peraton

Cloud Systems Administrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

They are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join their Cyber Missions team, where the role involves maintaining a cloud-based analytics platform and providing operational support in a mission ...

Peraton

Cloud Systems Administrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Responsibilities Cloud Systems Administrator - Cyber Missions Team Location: Laurel, MD | Shift: Evening or Mid Shift Peraton is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our high-impact Cyber ...

Nwis

Cloud Systems Administrator

Arlington, VA

$99K - $206K/yr

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Cloud Systems Administrators will manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and health monitoring of Bespin cloud engagement kits. These positions require hands-on technical expertise to ensure ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time cloud systems administrator in the United States is $108,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cloud Systems Administrator vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectFull Time Cloud Systems AdministratorCloud Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure AdministratorAWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect
Work EnvironmentTypically in IT departments managing cloud infrastructure, supporting users, maintaining systemsDesigning, developing, deploying cloud solutions, often in project-based roles
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses using cloud services for daily operations, IT service providers

Full Time Cloud Systems Administrators focus on maintaining and supporting existing cloud infrastructure, ensuring system stability. Cloud Engineers design and implement new cloud solutions, often working on architecture and deployment. While both roles require cloud certifications and involve cloud platforms, their core responsibilities differ in maintenance versus development.

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Cloud Systems Administrator

DecisionPoint | Cortek

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview
DecisionPoint seeks Cloud Systems Administrators to support day-to-day IL5 cloud operations within AWS GovCloud for a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. These roles perform patching, backup and recovery support, scanning remediation, IAM user provisioning, cloud resource administration, and troubleshooting across production and non-production environments.
Cloud Systems Administrators work closely with cloud platform engineers, cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and application teams to maintain secure, stable, and compliant cloud environments aligned with Zero Trust, RMF, and IL5 requirements.
These positions are fully remote.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Cloud Systems Administrator will:
  • Perform daily cloud operations including provisioning, configuration changes, and resource upkeep.
  • Conduct system patching for servers, containers, and managed cloud services.
  • Support backup operations, restore testing, and log validation for IL5 environments.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning remediation and apply required security updates.
  • Manage IAM user provisioning, access reviews, and permissions troubleshooting.
  • Monitor cloud services, analyze logs, and identify anomalies or performance issues.
  • Troubleshoot environment issues involving compute, storage, network, IAM, or application dependencies.
  • Support configuration baselines, tagging policies, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain system health dashboards, operational checklists, and reporting logs.
  • Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) processes for system updates and patch approvals.
  • Document procedures, maintenance records, and operational notes in the enterprise knowledge base.

Qualifications
Clearance Requirement
Must hold an active Top Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 5 background investigation.
Education (Required)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or a related field.
Experience (Required)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud systems administration or enterprise system operations.
  • Experience with patching, backups, and vulnerability remediation in cloud environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting cloud environments, logs, and system-level issues.
  • Experience supporting IL5, DoD, or secure federal cloud environments.

Technical Knowledge (Required)
  • Knowledge of AWS GovCloud compute, storage, network, and IAM services.
  • Familiarity with cloud patching, backup tools, and scanning remediation workflows.
  • Understanding of cloud logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Knowledge of IL5 compliance, RMF controls, and Zero Trust operational requirements.

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)
  • Experience with automation or scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools and cloud security platforms.

Certifications
Required:
  • CompTIA Security+ or AWS Cloud Practitioner

Preferred:
  • AWS Administrator or Solutions Architect certification
  • ITIL v4 Foundation

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  • EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
  • Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
  • Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

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