Description
the Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a Mid Tier Tivoli Workload Scheduler/AWS Administrator to support a large healthcare contract.
We are seeking a Mid-Tier 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 solid AWS administration experience, a working knowledge of workload automation platforms, and the ability to operate effectively in a production enterprise environment as well as advanced workload automation design, configuration and operational support.
This role provides leadership for scheduling solutions, and servers as the subject matter expert for workload automation technologies
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
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Experience
8 years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure support roles.
At least 2 years of hands-on AWS administration experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
All candidates supporting the CMS programs must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years prior in order to be considered.
Certifications
Tivoli / IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS) Knowledge
Core Architecture
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.
Familiarity with CI/CD automation pipelines.
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 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.
Experience designing enterprise batch scheduling solutions
Ability to analyze workload performance and optimize scheduling
Preferred Attributes
Strong 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.
Work well under pressure
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Original Posting:
March 11, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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
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