Ab Initio Administrator

Job Title: Ab Initio AdministratorLocation: Reston, VA (2-3 Days/Month Onsite)Job Type: ContractJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Ab Initio Administrator to manage and support Ab Initio infrastructure, with a strong focus on cloud migration and AWS containerization. This is an administration role (not developer), requiring hands-on expertise in installation, configuration, and management of Ab Initio environments. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Linux, migrating to AWS (EKS), and supporting enterprise data integration platforms.Responsibilities:Install, configure, and administer Ab Initio environments (on-prem & AWS). Manage migrations of Ab Initio infrastructure to AWS Cloud (EKS, S3, RDS). Support Ab Initio components: GDE, Metadata Hub (MDH), and Operational Console. Troubleshoot system/environment issues and provide production support. Automate processes using UNIX/Linux scripting and DevOps (Jenkins preferred). Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environment. Required Skills:6-8 years of Ab Initio administration experience (minimum 5 years hands-on). 2+ years working with Ab Initio in AWS (EKS, Linux containers). Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux and SQL. Experience with cloud services (AWS S3, RDS, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, DB2). Background in ETL/data integration and migration projects. Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. Preferred:AWS certification. Experience with LDAP, EIAM, and DevOps/IAAS.