Remote Senior AWS Cloud Systems Administrator

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a 100% remote role. The candidate will manage AWS-based cloud infrastructure, including high-availability designs, and administer Windows and Linux systems. A strong emphasis is placed on automation, security, and scalable architectures within a VA department.

The role requires 8+ years of professional experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Experience managing AWS environments with emphasis on cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on administration of Windows and Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience designing, deploying and operating scalable, HA cloud architectures.
• Proficient scripting for automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, NodeJS).
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex systems and servers.
• Coordinate complex software installations and upgrades across OS and software packages.
• Develop SOPs and maintenance schedules to ensure consistency.
• Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance and reliability.

Skills

AWS cloud expertise

Windows & Linux administration

High-availability cloud architecture

Automation scripting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

EKS

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

IAM

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a 100% remote role. The candidate will manage AWS-based cloud infrastructure, including high-availability designs, and administer Windows and Linux systems. A strong emphasis is placed on automation, security, and scalable architectures within a VA department.

The role requires 8+ years of professional experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and U.S. citizenship.