Remote Senior Cloud Systems Engineer – AWS/Linux Automation

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer for a remote, U.S.-based opportunity with the Veterans Affairs department. The role focuses on support of cloud-based systems, incident response, and continuous improvement of IT processes.

Required: 8+ years in systems engineering or related field, 3+ years SQL query/monitoring, strong Linux/Windows, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and CI/CD experience. U.S. citizenship and Public Trust clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS/Azure cloud services
• Proven track record managing large-scale production systems
• Strong Linux/Windows administration
• Scripting for automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with IaC and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level operational support of complex application cloud systems
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Detect, isolate, document, and report system outages and recover operations
• Maintain documentation and assist with training as assigned
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure production stability

Skills

AWS Cloud

Linux/Unix

Python scripting

CI/CD

CloudWatch

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

AWS CodeBuild

CodeDeploy

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer for a remote, U.S.-based opportunity with the Veterans Affairs department. The role focuses on support of cloud-based systems, incident response, and continuous improvement of IT processes.

Required: 8+ years in systems engineering or related field, 3+ years SQL query/monitoring, strong Linux/Windows, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and CI/CD experience. U.S. citizenship and Public Trust clearance preferred.