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Cloud Systems Engineer (Windows/Linux)

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
  • Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

  • Security Cert
  • 15 years of experience as a System Administrator
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
    • 5 additional years of experience as a System Administrator may be substituted for a degree
Job Description

  • Provide administration and support for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments, including Active Directory, DNS, Certificate Authorities and manage Windows 10/11 client systems.
  • Administer and troubleshoot various Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, AmazonLinux 2023) within AWS.
  • Deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments, primarily within AWS, while also supporting existing on-premises server infrastructure.
  • Develop, implement and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processes

Required Experience

  • AWS cloud resources, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other core services.
  • SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python
  • Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments,
  • Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, Amazon Linux 2023) within AWS.

Salary: $165,000 - $175,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position

Salary : $165,000 - $175,000

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