Cloud Operations System Administrator
Location: Swansea, IL
Position Summary: Provide cloud operational engineering support for Tapestry’s Global Decision Support System (GDSS) program, the primary U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) Command and Control (C2) system.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead the management and operations of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure supporting the GDSS program
- Oversee cloud operations including monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Coordinate with DevOps to develop and implement automation solutions to streamline cloud operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools
- Collaborate with development, security, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness of cloud applications
- Manage routine patching and maintenance of infrastructure
- Manage cloud resource provisioning, cost optimization, and capacity planning
- Establish and enforce operational best practices, policies, and standards for cloud environments
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior cloud operations engineers
- Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to critical incidents to minimize downtime
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, operational procedures, and incident reports
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously improve cloud operations
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
- 3+ years of experience supporting Global Decision Support System (GDSS) operations
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- CompTIA Sec+ certification
Drug Free Workplace
We are a Drug Free Workplace and are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive base pay ranging from $80,000 to $96,050 plus variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time‑off programs.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre‑Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start are required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Legal Statements
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Boeing participates in E‑Verify.
Right to Work Statements: English and Spanish versions are available.
