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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 74890|Posted Jun 8, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Senior Cloud Administrator and play a pivotal role in shaping and managing our cloud infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to work with advanced technology while ensuring adherence to federal security standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage infrastructure on the AWS GovCloud platform, ensuring compliance with security standards.
  • Deploy and oversee containerized applications using Amazon EKS and Kubernetes.
  • Support the development of AI/ML capabilities and cloud-native solutions.
  • Implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to meet project objectives.
  • Ensure systems comply with NIST 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
  • Automate operational tasks to enhance platform reliability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and the development of cloud strategies.

Skills

  • Extensive experience with AWS GovCloud and cloud infrastructure management.
  • Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and FISMA compliance frameworks.
  • Proficiency in deploying and managing containerized applications.
  • Ability to write and maintain infrastructure as code.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills in an agile setting.

Preferred Skills

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

At Horizontal, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in creating an equitable work environment.

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.

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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