AWS System Administrator

mysitec; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

mysitec seeks an AWS System Administrator to manage and secure AWS infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications at Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

You will handle daily cloud operations, troubleshoot performance issues, automate routine tasks, and help ensure platform availability and resilience. Responsibilities include provisioning EC2/EBS/VPCs, monitoring health, enforcing security controls, automating with Python/Bash/AWS CLI/CloudFormation, and coordinating with development and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• 4–6 years of systems or cloud administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, or related field.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification is required.
• Hands-on AWS administration and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provision and manage EC2, EBS, VPCs, security groups, IAM roles, and related AWS resources.
• Monitor system health and resolve performance or availability issues.
• Apply access controls, encryption, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices.
• Automate administrative tasks using Python, Bash, AWS CLI, or CloudFormation.
• Maintain backup, recovery, patching, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.

Skills

AWS administration

Cloud troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

AWS CLI

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

Job description

AWS System Administrator

Locations: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO
Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Administer and secure AWS infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications. You will manage daily cloud operations, troubleshoot performance issues, automate routine work, and help ensure platform availability and resilience.

What You Will Do

• Provision and manage EC2, EBS, VPCs, security groups, IAM roles, and related AWS resources.
• Monitor system health and resolve performance or availability issues.
• Apply access controls, encryption, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices.
• Automate administrative tasks using Python, Bash, AWS CLI, or CloudFormation.
• Maintain backup, recovery, patching, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.

What You Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a CI polygraph within six months.
• Four to six years of systems or cloud administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Hands-on AWS administration and troubleshooting experience.