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Cloud Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Storage Strategies IncSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Cloud Systems Administrator with Storage Strategies Inc., where you'll gain valuable experience in AWS cloud environments and critical cybersecurity practices while supporting vital enterprise initiatives. This role is ideal for a mid-senior level professional with a strong background in Windows, networking, and DoD security who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and values a hybrid work model offering flexibility. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a reputable company and contribute to impactful projects.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
On Site
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
AWSActive DirectoryAnsibleBashPKIPowerShellVMware

Job Description

SSI is seeking an experienced System Administrator with expertise in AWS Cloud and knowledge of on-prem server fundamentals. Individuals must have a strong technical background in Windows, Networking, and DoD security assessment and hardening tools. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and support enterprise initiatives. Hybrid role: Job requires onsite work at NIWC PAC San Diego a minimum of one day per week, with several days per week permitted for telecommuting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform systems administration, testing, evaluation and assessment for assigned projects.
  • Support development team with review, assessment and guidance for PKI architecture and software solutions.
  • Will need strong system admin/network background to be able to stand up and maintain test environments on AWS Cloud as well as physical assets.
  • Cybersecurity related tasking (ACAS scans, security controls, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, etc.) will also be part of routine tasks.

Requirements REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Security+ certification
  • SECRET clearance
  • System Administration experience (Managing Windows workstations/servers, remote desktop)
  • Automation and scripting experience (bash/PowerShell)
  • Some VMware or other virtualization experience
  • Active Directory experience (configuring smart card login, configuring domains, managing GPOs, etc.)
  • Networking fundamentals
  • AWS Cloud experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, Directory Service, Workspaces)
  • Some Linux experience
  • ACAS Scan experience (mitigating system vulnerabilities)
  • STIG experience (risk assessments, hardening)
  • Ability to develop and execute test plans/cases
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) experience (cryptographic algorithms, digital signatures, smart card authentication, etc.)
  • Middleware experience (ActivClient, 90meter, Axway)
  • Knowledge of PKI policies: HSPD-12, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201, x.509
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience
  • Knowledge of FIPS 140-2 Hardware Security Modules
  • Familiarity with Ansible, and/or Infrastructure-as-code (IAC)
  • Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (CyberArk, other)

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