Intermediate - Tier AWS Administrator (Enterprise Automation & TWS)

Description

We are seeking an AWS Administrator to support the day-to-day operations, security, and performance of our AWS cloud infrastructure while managing enterprise-level workload scheduling and automation through Tivoli/IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS/IWS). This role is hands-on and operationally focused, requiring strong troubleshooting skills, disciplined execution, and the ability to support business-critical batch and cloud-native workflows.

The ideal candidate has strong AWS administration experience, a clear grasp of workload automation platforms, and the ability to operate effectively in a production enterprise environment with minimal supervision.

Core Purpose

Maintain the health, security, and performance of AWS environments while ensuring reliable execution of automated job scheduling workflows using TWS.

Primary Responsibilities

AWS Infrastructure Management

• Provision, configure, and maintain AWS resources including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPCs in alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Perform routine system maintenance, patching, and configuration updates across cloud environments.

Workload Automation & Scheduling

• Operate and support the TWS/IWS platform, including job stream monitoring, dependency management, and agent health checks.
• Ensure reliable execution of daily and intraday production workloads.

Security & Compliance

• Enforce least-privilege access controls using AWS IAM.
• Monitor and remediate security findings using tools such as AWS Security Hub.
• Support audit and compliance requirements related to cloud infrastructure and automation platforms.

Incident Response & Operations Support

• Triage, diagnose, and resolve incidents involving AWS infrastructure and failed or delayed scheduling batches.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and participate in root-cause analysis efforts.

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies related to cloud resource usage and job throughput.
• Implement auto-scaling, scheduling adjustments, or script improvements to improve performance and control costs.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Maintain, test, and document backup and disaster recovery strategies for AWS resources and TWS databases.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises and validate recovery procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust

• All candidates supporting the CMS programs must havelived in theUnited Statesatleastthree(3)out ofthelastfive(5)yearsprior in order to be considered.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure support roles.
• At least 1 years of hands-on AWS administration experience with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong scripting skills using Python and/or Bash.
• Experience with automation and configuration tools such as Ansible or AWS CloudFormation.

Certifications

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (Encouraged)

Tivoli / IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS) Knowledge

Core Architecture

• Understanding of TWS distributed architecture, including:
  • Master Domain Manager (MDM): Central scheduling authority and database.
  • Dynamic Workload Console (DWC): Web-based interface for job design and monitoring.
  • Agents: Including Fault-Tolerant Agents (FTA) capable of running jobs during temporary MDM communication outages.

AWS Integration

• Deploy and manage TWS agents on EC2 instances to execute scripts and applications.
• Support cloud-native workflow triggers using AWS Lambda or Step Functions integrated with TWS.
• Manage file-based dependencies leveraging Amazon S3.

Daily Operations & Maintenance

• Create, modify, and maintain job definitions, calendars, and scheduling resources.
• Troubleshoot job failures and delays by analyzing logs and predecessor/successor relationships.
• Perform TWS patch upgrades and maintain integrations with enterprise monitoring tools such as IBM Tivoli Monitoring.

Preferred Attributes

• Clear operational discipline with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a production support environment with on-call or after-hours responsibilities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with infrastructure, application, and automation teams.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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