AWS Systems Administrator (Must have GOVCON or Federal Experience with AWS Certification)

## Job Title: AWS Systems Administrator ### Job Summary The AWS Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, migration, and ongoing operationsmaintenance (O&M) of cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role supports the transition of on-premise systems to AWS environments while ensuring high availability, security, scalability, and performance of cloud solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AWS architecture, cloud-native tools, and infrastructure automation, along with hands-on experience managing production environments. ## Core Competencies ### 1. AWS InfrastructureArchitecture Management • Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudFront. • Implement best practices for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery across AWS environments. ### **2. Cloud MigrationModernization** • Lead and support migration of on-premise applications and infrastructure to AWS using tools such as AWS Migration Hub, Server Migration Service (SMS), and Database Migration Service (DMS). • Assess legacy environments and recommend modernization strategies leveraging cloud-native services. ### 3. OperationsMaintenance (O&M) Support • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS environments using tools like CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config. • Perform patching, upgrades, backups, and incident response to ensure system reliability and performance. ### 4. AutomationDevOps Enablement • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. • Support CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. ### 5. SecurityCompliance • Implement and manage AWS security controls, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security configurations. • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards through continuous monitoring and auditing. ## Key Responsibilities • Administer and maintain AWS environments across development, testing, and production. • Configure and manage networking components including VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups. • Support cloud cost optimization initiatives and resource utilization tracking. • Collaborate with engineering, security, and DevOps teams to support application deployments. • Document system configurations, processes, and operational procedures. • Provide on-call support and participate in incident management and root cause analysis. ## Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 3–7+ years of systems administration experience, with at least 2–3 years in AWS environments. • Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudWatch. • Experience migrating on-premise infrastructure to AWS cloud environments. • Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows server administration. • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. ## Preferred Certifications • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (highly preferred) • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (nice to have) • Additional certifications (CompTIA Security+, Linux+, etc.) are a plus ## Required Skills • AWS ArchitectureCloud Design • Cloud Migration (On-Prem to AWS) • AWS Tools: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CloudFormation, Systems Manager • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) • Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing) • MonitoringIncident Management • Security Best PracticesIAM Management Apply tot his job Apply To this Job