Senior AWS Cloud Administrator

Job ID: 5377B
Date Posted: January 27 2026

Help Shape the Future of Space Missions

At Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) we dont just operate systemswe expand what space-based technologies and their supporting infrastructure can achieve. For nearly seven decades SDL has delivered mission-critical solutions that protect national security and advance scientific discovery.

Our work spans satellites sensors and instruments ground systems data processing and autonomous systems supporting some of the most important missions for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. We are proud of our legacyand even more excited about whats next.

If you enjoy tackling complex challenges leading technical innovation and contributing to next-generation space missions we invite you to join our team of engineers scientists technicians and mission-focused professionals.

• Administer and maintain secure mission-critical cloud environments across multiple accounts and environments
• Provision and manage cloud accounts resources and environments in accordance with established architectures and security requirements
• Perform daily system administration activities to ensure availability reliability and performance
• Support cloud networking administration including routing connectivity and access controls
• Implement and maintain security hardening compliance controls and configuration baselines
• Implement manage and maintain a centralized service logging and monitoring platform
• Monitor system health logs and alerts; respond to incidents and support root-cause analysis
• Manage the container orchestration platform including performing upgrades applying security patches and ensuring high availability
• Manage backup restore and disaster recovery capabilities to ensure mission continuity
• Track resource utilization and support cost optimization efforts
• Maintain accurate documentation configuration records and operational procedures
• Support integration testing and deployment activities alongside engineering teams
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cloud operations align with program and mission objectives

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Bachelors degree with 10 years of experience masters with 8 years or PhD with 4 years (engineering or science discipline)
• Hands-on experience administering cloud environments using services such as VPC EC2 S3 EBS EKS Lambda and RDS (or equivalent)
• Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation Terraform Boto or Azure Resource Manager
• Experience supporting migrations from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP DNS TLS VPNs load balancing firewalls)
• Experience using monitoring logging and alerting tools to support system health and incident response
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification required (Professional preferred); equivalent Azure certifications accepted
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational priorities and support mission-critical systems
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel including executive leadership senior management and customers.
• High attention to detail with a disciplined reliability-focused mindset

• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments
• Experience supporting national security Air Force or space-domain ground systems
• Familiarity with Command Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC)
• Knowledge of satellite communications protocols and standards
• Experience applying cybersecurity best practices in secure or regulated environments
• Familiarity with satellite ground station equipment including antennas and RF systems
• Experience supporting cloud platforms integrated with external or legacy ground systems

• $107000 - $170000
  • Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites sensors and instruments ground systems and data processing and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers scientists technicians and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we strive to uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

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