ZenPoint Solutions LLC - AWS Administrator - U.S. Citizenship Required

ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.

Clearance Requirement: None required at the time of application, though Public Trust or higher is preferred

Work Location: Remote (may be asked to report onsite in DC from time to time) 

Work Schedule (Remote): Remote 5 days a week (M-F)

Position Overview: ZenPoint Solutions is seeking an AWS Administrator to be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud environments supporting a high-availability public-facing web platform and its associated infrastructure, including production, backup, and test environments. This role ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of AWS-hosted systems while supporting ongoing operations, maintenance, and modernization initiatives.

The AWS Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining system performance and uptime, implementing infrastructure as code (IaC), and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. This position emphasizes automation, security, disaster recovery, and cost optimization to ensure efficient and resilient cloud operations.

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a government contract and subsequent government approval.

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud environments supporting web-based applications and infrastructure
• Maintain high availability and performance standards for cloud-hosted systems across multiple environments (production, backup, and test)
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
• Configure and manage AWS networking services, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, load balancers, and connectivity solutions
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and compliance requirements
• Monitor system performance, optimize resource utilization, and manage cost efficiency within AWS environments
• Design and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity
• Automate administrative and operational tasks using scripting tools and AWS-native services
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments
• Perform system administration tasks, including patching, updates, and configuration management
• Maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across AWS services and infrastructure
• Stay current with AWS services, features, and industry best practices to continuously improve the environment

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. (Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree)
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in IT, with significant hands-on experience in cloud administration
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing AWS environments
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Experience with AWS networking, security, and identity management (IAM)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Experience implementing backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with Linux (Ubuntu) operating systems, Apache HTTP Server
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator)
• Experience supporting high-availability, public-facing web platforms
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards and compliance frameworks
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS)
• Experience with cost management and optimization strategies in AWS
• Strong documentation and configuration management experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams

No recruitment agencies, please.

Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You'll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you'll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.

Commitment to Equality: At ZenPoint Solutions, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.