Senior AWS WorkSpace Administrator

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior AWS Workspace Administrator to join our dedicated team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. This role will play a pivotal role in managing the cloud developer experience, enhancing system reliability and maintainability.

Work Location: Remote based upon the needs and direction of the customer.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and work or military experience.
• At start date, must possess one or more of the following certifications in active status:
  • CompTIA SecurityX (CompTIA Security Expert)
  • CASP+ CE (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or Associate
  • CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering complex Java-based applications within AWS Workspaces.
• Comprehensive understanding of standard tools, including IDEs such as VS Code (VSC), Eclipse, or CodeReady; text editors like vi, nano, or VSC; Maven/Maven wrapper builds; and Source Control Management (SCM) tools like Git.
• Proficiency in full-stack development, involving front-end, back-end, infrastructure, and data-driven systems.
• Experience with Agile-enhancing tools such as Jira, Confluence, and others.
• Proven experience in building software or solutions using:
  • Programming Languages: HTML, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Python
  • Relational Databases: PostgreSQL
  • Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams
  • Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot
  • Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Amazon Linux
  • Cloud Computing: Experience with Docker, Container Registry, and Kubernetes
  • Source Code Management: Git
• Adept at immersing in new contexts and gaining expertise in new tools, with a self-motivated attitude and the ability to inspire others while maintaining focus.
• Extensive knowledge of various design patterns, including creational, structural, and behavioral patterns.
• Capable of addressing and resolving complex application issues effectively, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, complemented by collaboration, facilitation, and leadership abilities.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• All applicants must have a current DoD successfully adjudicated T3 investigation. Most commonly attained with a SECRET clearance (Note: a SECRET clearance is not required, but the T3 investigation is necessary to meet IT-II privileged access designation.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:  It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

• Certifications:
  • Certified AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional.
  • Certified AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate.
  • Certified AWS Solutions Architect - Associate.
• Proficient in Oracle RDBMS version 19c developer functionality, with the ability to establish connections and perform API calls (not at DBA or database designer level).
• Familiarity with:
  • Oracle SQL
  • GitLab and Bitbucket
• Experience with:
  • Struts framework.
  • Windows OS.
  • Administering Windows Azure Virtual Desktop environments
  • Jenkins for build automation and deployment management
• Skilled in SonarLint and SonarQube for static code analysis, quality assurance, and security checks.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot, with a focus on microservices architecture.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Manage