BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives.
We are seeking a motivated Linux Cloud Administrator to join our team supporting a Government customer in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you'll perform platform operations, sustainment engineering, and systems administration while continuously improving functionality, monitoring, and resource optimization for a cloud based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in cloud-based resources (particularly AWS), exceptionally proficient working with a Linux operating system environment, skilled in troubleshooting, and implementing access control policies. You'll also support automation efforts, implement DevSecOps practices, and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Strong documentation skills and the ability to propose process improvements are essential. This is an on-site position.
In this position, you can expect to:
- Improve system, platform, and applications operations and functionality, monitoring, and optimization of resources.
- Conduct continuous monitoring activities as required.
- Continually seek to improve components functionality, security, etc., and proactively make recommendations in that regard.
- Support cybersecurity taskers, initiatives, activities, and/or actions as required.
- Support maintenance of the accreditations to include performing routine STIGing of system components, POA&M remediation, etc.
- Execute and maintain appropriate configuration management activities and best practices to ensure accountability and documentation of system resources.
- Minimize downtown during peak hours and upgrades and installs planned to occur outside of the peak times the mission users need to access the environments.
- Configure, deploy, improve and administer cloud-based resources and cloud native resources, specifically AWS.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to the operating system(s), infrastructure, platform, network components and software, as they arise.
- Administer access control and identity and access management policies and best practices to ensure the security and integrity of the system, platforms and its components.
- Document and propose improvements to business processes workflows.
- Support efforts to automate application deployment and other administrative tasks
- Administer application/software version upgrades, patches, remediate and fix vulnerabilities or other issues as they arise.
- Integrate DevSecOps tools and services to enable an automated pipeline that supports customer applications throughout their SDLC.
As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile candidates who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years working performing systems administration in a Linux environment
- Prior experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and vulnerability management
- Experience with monitoring and optimization of system resources
- Proven ability working in system administration role supporting a wide variety of software applications.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
- Exceptional communication skills and desire to work in a ‘badgeless” collaborative team environment consisting of Government clients, other Contractors, and Stakeholders
- Strong desire to work in team environment and learn new skills
- Existing Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
- B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess a strong design aptitude, a passion for creating exceptional user experiences, and a drive to learn and grow, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value designers who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a solid foundation in user-centered design principles. If you're excited about the challenge of enhancing digital experiences for government agencies and are willing to dive into new technologies and methodologies, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences.
About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.
Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys most:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Flexible PTO plan
- 401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
- Excellent health, medical and vision benefits
- Professional development budget that can be used to obtain certifications, attend conferences and build new skills.
- Paid community service days
- Social and community outreach opportunities
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What We Do
With deep experience with cloud native software development, platform engineering, and artificial intelligence, BridgePhase is passionate about helping Federal Government organizations deliver business value by adopting DevSecOps practices, digital-first processes, and automation technologies that enable new products, enhance customer engagement, modernize platforms, and dramatically increase efficiency and security. Recently selected as AFCEA International’s 2023 Small Business of the Year, BridgePhase is recognized as a small business that demonstrates excellence in client service, training and innovation, employee development, community outreach, mentorship to other small businesses, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity
Why Work With Us
BridgePhase combines innovation with purpose, delivering impactful digital services for federal missions. Here, you’ll tackle meaningful projects, grow through professional development, and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values work-life balance. Join us to make a difference and advance your career!
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