Intermediate System Administrator

Intermedia System Administrator (Kubernetes/Cloud Infrastructure)Full Time, Ft. Meade, MD OR San Antonio, TXSecret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility  Referral bonus: $500Overview:Semper Valens is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with strong Kubernetes experience to help design, operate, and support our production environment. This role bridges traditional systems administration functions and modern cloud-native operations, ensuring systems reliability, scalability, and security across critical mission platforms. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to support the adoption of Kubernetes clusters, automating infrastructure, and maintain high-availability/high-stability environments. Required Skills/Qualifications:10 years of IT systems administrative experience with both Microsoft and Linux platforms. With two years proficient understanding of maintenance (patching, STIG, and upgrade processes) on AWS cloud infrastructureIAT-Level-II CertifiedDemonstrated experience and/or training in system administration and development best practices in AWSDemonstrated experience in managing and adopting Kubernetes in production environmentsAbility to deploy, manage, and support Kubernetes clustersExperience operating and maintaining containerized workloads using Docker and KubernetesExperience managing Kubernetes resources including namespaces, deployments, services, ingress, and storageExperience with container technologies (Docker)Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and LinuxDemonstratable experience with Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Vault, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and KustomizeRequired Certifications:IAT Level II – Security+ & CISSPDesired Qualifications:AWS Solutions Architect certificationAWS SysOps Administrator certificationRed Hat certification5 years' experience in CI/CD SW developmentKubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or similar) About Semper Valens Solutions:Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions: https://sempervalens.com/careers