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Sr. Cloud Administrator | Washington, District Of Columbia
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Washington , District Of Columbia

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Onsite

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Contract

Washington, District Of Columbia

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Onsite

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Contract

Job ID 74889|Posted Jun 8, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Senior Cloud Administrator, where you'll be at the forefront of designing and managing secure cloud solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain cloud infrastructure on the AWS GovCloud platform, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
  • Deploy and manage containerized applications using Amazon EKS and Kubernetes.
  • Support the development of AI/ML capabilities and cloud-native solutions.
  • Utilize Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure as code.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setting to drive project success.
  • Ensure systems adhere to NIST 800-53 and FISMA compliance requirements.
  • Automate operational tasks to enhance platform reliability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and the development of cloud strategy.

Skills

  • Proven experience with AWS GovCloud and cloud infrastructure management.
  • Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and FISMA compliance frameworks.
  • Expertise in deploying and managing containerized applications.
  • Proficiency in using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD for infrastructure automation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile team environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and services.
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira.
  • AWS certifications like Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer.
  • Background in financial services or federal government environments.

At Horizontal, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

 

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.


Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $36 - $70 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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