Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS / Regulated Data) – NYS Government – Fully Remote

Seneca Resources; United States; Remote; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking an AWS-focused IT Systems Administrator to enhance cloud-hosted platforms for healthcare data. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with AWS, Linux, and regulated data systems. This fully remote role offers $35–$45/hr for a 12-month contract with a possibility of extension. Join a vital function in supporting secure data exchange and cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience architecting healthcare data processing systems.
• 3+ years of AWS administration in a production environment.
• Experience in HIPAA-compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor AWS VPC environments.
• Support secure data exchange connections.
• Manage Linux-based processing tools and automation scripts.

Skills

AWS administration

Linux server administration

Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python)

Experience in regulated data environments

Tools

Terraform

AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC)

Monitoring solutions (ELK, EFK, OpenSearch)

Job description

Overview

A New York State government agency is hiring an AWS-focused IT Systems Administrator to operate and enhance secure, cloud-hosted platforms for healthcare and regulated data systems. Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience architecting healthcare data processing systems. You’ll work with AWS core services, Linux-based tools, and secure data exchange systems, while gaining exposure to advanced cloud and DevOps practices.

Pay: $35–$45/hr | 12-Month Contract | Fully Remote | Possible Extension

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor multiple AWS VPC environments for performance, cost control, and compliance.
• Support secure data exchange connections and implement monitoring solutions.
• Manage Linux-based processing tools and basic automation scripts.
• Perform system updates, configurations, and ensure uptime for production workloads.
• Participate in production support, including occasional after-hours response.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of professional experience architecting healthcare data processing systems (required).
• 3+ years AWS administration (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC) in a production environment.
• Experience in regulated data environments (HIPAA, PHI, government systems).
• Linux server administration and basic scripting skills (Bash, Python).

Preferred Skills

• AWS EKS administration.
• Infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Monitoring solutions (ELK, EFK, OpenSearch).
• AWS Security certification.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Government Administration