• Principal Cloud Computing 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 Computing 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 Computing Administrator, you'll handle cloud systems provisioning and management of cloud services/systems, while maintaining, optimizing, repairing, and recovering government cloud environment infrastructure components. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include coordinating SaaS configurations, monitoring 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 implement automation and support disaster recovery planning for storage. 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)

    + 6 years of experience in cloud computing administration, with hands-on expertise provisioning, managing, maintaining, optimizing, repairing, and recovering government cloud infrastructure in regulated environments

    + Proven track record coordinating SaaS configurations, monitoring changes, facilitating PaaS/SaaS updates, and decommissioning services for large-scale enterprises

    + 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 operations

    + Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and management tools (e.g., IAM, Virtual WAN)

    + Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex cloud recoveries and optimizations

    + Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    + AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

    + ITIL 4 Foundation certification

    + Experience supporting DoD or large federal cloud computing environments, including multi-cloud hybrid setups and SaaS governance

    + Background in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and FinOps for cost management

    + 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 Computing Administrator

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