IT Systems Administrator / AWS Infrastructure Specialist
Rancho Santa Margarita, California•Full-time
$45 - $65 hourly
$45 - $65 hourly
About the Job
IMPORTANT: This position offers a full-time hybrid schedule. During the initial 90 days, your commitment will be full-time in the office, making this opportunity ideal for local applicants within commuting distance.
Melissa is a global data quality technology company which provides address verification, data quality solutions and software among other services. We are looking for a dedicated and energetic individual with AWS, Linux, Windows and hypervisors administration skills to assist managing our current infrastructure.
Candidates must have experience with at least one of these certifications, SOC 2, ISO 27001 or FedRAMP as this is a combination of IT and Compliance position.
Candidates must have experience with at least one of these certifications, SOC 2, ISO 27001 or FedRAMP as this is a combination of IT and Compliance position.
Requirements/Job Qualifications:
- Experience with AWS cloud services like EC2, ALB, EKS.
- Similar to above for Alibaba cloud services running conventional Kubernetes clusters.
- Package management. Upgrade and patch applications in the Ubuntu environment.
- Excellent understanding and experience with both Linux (preferably Ubuntu or other Debian based distributions) and Windows.
- Good written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player.
- Ability to receive alerts and communicate with U.S. and offshore staff as needed to maintain systems running on a 24/7 basis.
- Working knowledge of security technologies, firewalls, anti-malware agents and security logging/tracing.
Job Duties:
- Maintain government API accessed infrastructure based on AWS running on Kubernetes and Docker containers.
- Maintain commercial web services running on dedicated Dell hardware in data centers.
- Participate in SOC2, ISO 27001 and FedRAMP certification programs by following established procedures, maintaining documentation and providing evidence to auditors as needed.
- Documentation automation, OSCAL (Open Security Controls Assessment Language).
- Administration of Linux and Windows Systems with periodic updates.
- Assist IT manager monitoring and troubleshooting of web services including weekly web services updates.
- Work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
- Be on call after hours and weekends.
Compensation:
Pay range: $45.00 to $65.00 depending on experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance, including company provided coverage.
- Paid Holidays and personal time off.
- Educational assistance.
- Office lunch on select weekdays.
- Haircuts and manicures.
- Workout classes and yoga with personal trainer.
- Onsite EV charging.
How Do I Apply?
Go to https://www.melissa.com/jobs/jobapply.aspx. Please note that any self-identification information provided during the application process is confidential and will not be shared with hiring managers.
- Provide your resume in PDF.
- Include LinkedIn profile if available.
- No phone calls or recruiters please.
Alternatively, you can email the above information to jobs@melissa.com
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf.
This employer may order an investigative consumer report on you from an investigative consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Such reports may contain information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. As allowed by law, the reports may contain information regarding the following: criminal history; driving records; verification of your employment history, licenses, credentials and education; credit reports and history; government watch lists; address history; Social Security number validation; and other background checks.
Melissa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
This Contractor and Subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(A). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We are a government contractor.
About Melissa
Melissa specializes in global contact data quality and mailing preparation solutions for both small businesses and large enterprises. Melissa solutions help improve contact data at all touch points – from real-time address verification at point-of-entry and ongoing data enhancements to printing and mailing. High quality contact data fuels better marketing programs and business processes, and helps save time and money.