Senior AWS Cloud Systems Administrator - Remote

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a 100% remote US-based role. The successful candidate will manage AWS environments, design scalable cloud infrastructure, and implement security controls with strong automation.

The position requires a Public Trust (MBI) clearance and willingness to be on-call for emergency support. Responsibilities include maintaining OS and server hardware, performing upgrades, and developing SOPs while coordinating with network and

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing and maintaining complex AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.
• Strong proficiency in core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53).
• Experience with AWS security practices and services including IAM, Shield, and WAF.
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex OS and server hardware.
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Coordinate and perform complex software installations and upgrades to OS and software packages.

Skills

AWS Expertise

Windows & Linux

Cloud Architecture

AWS EC2/S3/RDS

Security & Compliance

IaC (Terraform/CDK)

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a 100% remote US-based role. The successful candidate will manage AWS environments, design scalable cloud infrastructure, and implement security controls with strong automation.

The position requires a Public Trust (MBI) clearance and willingness to be on-call for emergency support. Responsibilities include maintaining OS and server hardware, performing upgrades, and developing SOPs while coordinating with network and