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Remote cloud administrator jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like software, cloud services, financial technology, and healthcare technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include EVERSANA, StationMD, and Purdue University. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ARS is seeking a mid to senior‑level Cloud Engineer GitLab Administrator to support our DevSecOps platform in a secure DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience administering GitLab (or Artifactory), supporting CI/CD pipelines, maintaining secure development environments, and collaborating with engineering teams to enable efficient, compliant software delivery. This position requires a US citizen with a Secret clearance and a Security+ certification.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities include:
- Platform Development & Integration
- Administer, configure, and maintain GitLab Enterprise (or Artifactory) environments.
- Manage user access, permissions, group structure, and SSO/SAML integrations.
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines, runners, and integrations with cloud services (Azure preferred).
- Apply security best practices, perform audits, hardening, and support RMF/ATO documentation.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and plan for scaling and upgrades.
- Implement and manage backup/restore, failover, and disaster‑recovery processes.
- Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning) into CI/CD workflows.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to support DevSecOps adoption.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for development teams using GitLab or Artifactory.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret clearance
- Active Security+ certification (DoD 8140 compliant).
- 3–7+ years administering GitLab, Artifactory, or similar DevSecOps platforms.
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and GitLab runners.
- Experience working in DoD or government contracting environments.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud services; AWS acceptable.
- Strong Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu).
- Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
- Knowledge of secure development practices and STIG compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating the required technical competencies.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with GitLab Enterprise Self‑Managed.
- Experience administering Artifactory or Nexus repositories.
- Experience integrating code-quality, vulnerability, and container‑scanning tools.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
- Knowledge of RMF processes and supporting ATO packages.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications (Azure Administrator, GitLab, CKA, etc.).
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor 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 contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
ARS is seeking a mid to senior‑level Cloud Engineer GitLab Administrator to support our DevSecOps platform in a secure DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience administering GitLab (or Artifactory), supporting CI/CD pipelines, maintaining secure development environments, and collaborating with engineering teams to enable efficient, compliant software delivery. This position requires a US citizen with a Secret clearance and a Security+ certification.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities include:
- Platform Development & Integration
- Administer, configure, and maintain GitLab Enterprise (or Artifactory) environments.
- Manage user access, permissions, group structure, and SSO/SAML integrations.
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines, runners, and integrations with cloud services (Azure preferred).
- Apply security best practices, perform audits, hardening, and support RMF/ATO documentation.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and plan for scaling and upgrades.
- Implement and manage backup/restore, failover, and disaster‑recovery processes.
- Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning) into CI/CD workflows.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to support DevSecOps adoption.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for development teams using GitLab or Artifactory.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret clearance
- Active Security+ certification (DoD 8140 compliant).
- 3–7+ years administering GitLab, Artifactory, or similar DevSecOps platforms.
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and GitLab runners.
- Experience working in DoD or government contracting environments.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud services; AWS acceptable.
- Strong Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu).
- Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
- Knowledge of secure development practices and STIG compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating the required technical competencies.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with GitLab Enterprise Self‑Managed.
- Experience administering Artifactory or Nexus repositories.
- Experience integrating code-quality, vulnerability, and container‑scanning tools.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
- Knowledge of RMF processes and supporting ATO packages.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications (Azure Administrator, GitLab, CKA, etc.).
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor 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 contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote cloud administrator jobs.
- Hands-on experience administering AWS, Azure, or GCP environments in production
- Active cloud certification such as AWS SysOps Administrator or Azure Administrator Associate
- Proficiency with identity and access management, networking, and storage configuration
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud cost and performance
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation
Tips for Your Remote Cloud Administrator Job Search
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote cloud administrator teams collaborate through written documentation, ticketing systems, and async updates. Highlight your experience writing runbooks, incident reports, or change-management tickets in your resume and cover letter so hiring managers can see you work effectively without real-time hand-holding.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote cloud administrator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through on-site listings mixed in.
Lead with infrastructure-as-code in your portfolio
Remote employers can't observe your day-to-day work, so your code speaks for you. Share Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible repositories that show how you provision and manage environments, even if the work was done on personal projects or a home lab.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Many distributed teams run technical screens over video with shared terminals or cloud consoles. Practice narrating your diagnostic steps out loud and walking through architecture decisions in real time, since remote roles often weigh how clearly you communicate a problem alongside how you solve it.
Remote Cloud Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cloud administrator job?
Start by targeting companies built around distributed teams, such as remote-first SaaS companies, managed service providers, and cloud-native technology firms. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and hands-on proficiency in platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator give candidates a clear edge, as do contributions to documented infrastructure projects that demonstrate you can deliver results without in-person oversight.
Which companies hire remote cloud administrators?
Employers currently hiring remote cloud administrators include EVERSANA, StationMD, and Purdue University, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies most active in remote hiring tend to be remote-first technology firms, managed cloud service providers, and distributed teams in financial technology, healthcare, and enterprise software.
Can you get a remote cloud administrator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and prioritize independently from day one. Cloud-native startups and smaller managed service providers are more likely to hire juniors remotely. A home lab build, a public GitHub repository showing infrastructure-as-code work, or a completed cloud certification can substitute for formal experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote cloud administrator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh certifications, demonstrated platform skills, and a portfolio of real infrastructure work more heavily than a formal degree. Credentials like AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Associate Cloud Engineer are widely recognized as proof of competence, and remote hiring tends to focus on what you can deliver rather than where you studied.
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