• Principal Cloud Administrator

    BAE Systems (Vicksburg, MS)


    Job Description

    Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support

     

    At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a **Principal Cloud Administrator** , you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

     

    As a Principal Cloud Administrator, you'll administer cloud systems and services, including recovery architecture for government cloud environment infrastructure components. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include coordinating SaaS configurations, designing and overseeing cloud changes, facilitating PaaS/SaaS updates, and decommissioning obsolete services.

     

    By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate administrative tasks and support compliance audits. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

     

    Location Requirement

     

    The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.

     

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    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

    + 10 years of experience in cloud administration, with hands-on expertise administering systems/services, recovery architectures, SaaS configurations, change oversight, PaaS/SaaS updates, and decommissioning in government or large enterprise regulated environments

    + Proven track record designing cloud recovery solutions and coordinating cross-team updates for minimal disruption

    + Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)

    + Strong knowledge of federal cloud standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53) and ITIL practices for service continuity and operations

    + Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and administrative tools (e.g., IAM, Cloud Shell)

    + Excellent analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills for complex cloud governance and recovery scenarios

    + Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    + AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification

    + Experience supporting DoD or large federal cloud administrations, including hybrid recovery architectures and SaaS governance

    + ITIL 4 Foundation certification

    + Background in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and automation for decommissioning processes

    + Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Cloud )

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038

     

    Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

     

    Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

     

    Principal Cloud Administrator

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