Remote Senior Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS/Azure)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a seasoned systems engineer to provide day-to-day ops for complex cloud-based applications in a remote US-based role. You will manage AWS/Azure services, implement automation, monitor systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

A strong background in scripting, security, and CI/CD is required. Candidates should have 8+ years in production environments and 3+ years in SQL monitoring, with US citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, particularly in production environments
• 3+ years of experience with SQL query and monitoring
• Experience with securing production systems and audits
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level, day-to-day operational support of complex application cloud systems
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Detect, isolate, document, rapidly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the scientific workstations, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system
• Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools
• Work directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities
• Respond to user calls regarding hardware and software problems, correcting or ensuring that problems are escalated when required
• Communicate with users and senior management the status of key problem statuses
• Perform maintenance/installation of computing infrastructure
• Implement continuous improvement methodology through the use of IT systems or procedure
• Maintain inventory of system assets
• Ensure compliance with VA standards and security policies
• Provide documentation, training, and additional duties as assigned

Skills

AWS/Azure Cloud

Linux/Unix

Windows OS

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Automation tools (Ansible/Puppet/Chef)

IaC (CloudFormation)

CI/CD pipelines

Git/GitHub Actions

CloudWatch/DynaTrace/Science Logic

Networking/VPN security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Systems Engineering

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

AWS CodeBuild

CodeDeploy

CloudFormation

CloudWatch

DynaTrace

Science Logic

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a seasoned systems engineer to provide day-to-day ops for complex cloud-based applications in a remote US-based role. You will manage AWS/Azure services, implement automation, monitor systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

A strong background in scripting, security, and CI/CD is required. Candidates should have 8+ years in production environments and 3+ years in SQL monitoring, with US citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.