Cloud systems Administrator

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Cloud Systems Administrator

Location: Remote

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Sr IT & CMMC Manager 

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 per year, plus Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) eligibility

Summary: 

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and secure our Government Cloud (GCC / GCC High / Azure Government) infrastructure with a focus on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, user provisioning, compliance, and performance optimization of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solutions deployed within secure government cloud environments. Your role will have a direct impact on securing and expanding our business under government contract awards. You will be collaborating with not only the Information Technology and Cybersecurity teams, but also product owners, engineers,  and business leadership to support Aptiv’s overarching goals of retaining and expanding business across government and commercial sectors.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Ownership

• Continuous Compliance: Own the automated deployment of STIGs and NIST 800-171 controls across all VDI base images and host pools.
• Enhanced User Experience: Architect seamless user onboarding, offboarding, and end-user functionality to align with end-user requirements. 
• End-User Adoption: Develop end-user processes that strengthen adoption and reduce frustration.

Technical Execution

• Minimize Latency: Address reported latency and dysfunctional issues before they become a larger problem. 
• Prioritize Availability: Implement adequate alert notifications to address availability issues before they become a larger problem.
• Secure Data: Enforce “least privileged” access to information to align with job roles.
• Promote Elegant and Secure Design: Establish secure, repeatable, and scalable standards across the system.
• Build Resiliency: Eliminate manual configuration drift by leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code for host pool provisioning and leveraging Azure Site Recovery to meet disaster recovery objectives.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Experience: 5+ years hands-on experience administering Microsoft Government Azure infrastructure deployment, configuration, and management. 5+ years of experience administering Windows servers and  Supporting Computer-Aided Design (CAD) environments such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, MicroStation, or ArcGISin enterprise production environments.
• Industry Domain: U.S. Manufacturing.
• Regulatory Compliance: U.S. Citizenship required.

Certifications & Competencies:

• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Certified Azure Administrator Associate, Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Systems Proficiency: Microsoft Azure Government Cloud. CAD environments.
• Core Competencies: Root-cause identification and analysis. “Bedside Manners” working with end-users. Concise written and oral communication. Business Administration skills are a plus.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range:  $125,000 - $145,000 per year,
• Incentive Compensation: Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) eligibility
• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.