Senior AWS Cloud Administrator

Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud Administrator

Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Contract

About Us

DMV IT Service LLC, founded in 2020, is a trusted IT consulting firm specializing in IT infrastructure optimization, cybersecurity, networking, and staffing solutions. We partner with clients to achieve technology goals through expert guidance, workforce support, and innovative solutions. With a client-focused approach, we also provide online training and job placements, ensuring long-term IT success.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Administrator who is highly skilled, proactive, and driven to ensure the stability and security of a large-scale cloud environment. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, implementation, and ongoing management of AWS infrastructure solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a secure, reliable, and high-performing cloud ecosystem that supports critical business applications and operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage core AWS resources such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of AWS cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Administer and maintain both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers deployed in cloud environments.
• Proactively apply system patches, updates, and configuration changes to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Monitor system performance and optimize availability and efficiency across all managed servers.
• Track, document, and report on vulnerability remediation progress to ensure audit and compliance readiness.
• Participate in investigations of potential or actual security incidents impacting the infrastructure.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to share technical insights, provide progress updates, and support ongoing operations and security projects.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience, covering areas such as system architecture, infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments.
• Cloud Expertise: At least 4 years of dedicated, hands-on AWS Cloud Administration experience.
• Proven proficiency with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Strong background in managing Windows and RHEL servers in production environments.
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices, including patch management, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
• Experience documenting and tracking compliance-related activities such as remediation and audit reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to operate independently or as part of a team.