Senior AWS Cloud Systems Administrator – Remote

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure remotely. You will handle complex OS environments, automate with scripts, and implement scalable architectures while ensuring data security and compliance.

This is a full-time, U.S.-based remote role within VA-focused operations. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in system admin roles, strong AWS experience, and the ability to mentor junior staff while delivering reliable, secure

Qualifications

• Experience managing AWS environments; strong cloud capabilities.
• Proficient with Windows and Linux/Unix OS.
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure.
• Scripting for automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, NodeJS).
• Hands-on with IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK).
• Experience with CI/CD and AWS monitoring/logging.
• Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes (ECS/EKS).
• Solid understanding of network components (VPC, subnets, SGs, NACLs).
• Secure configurations and HIPAA/GDPR/SOC2 familiarity.
• Strong documentation and communications; able to mentor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade complex operating systems and server hardware.
• Coordinate and perform software installations and upgrades.
• Monitor performance and optimize AWS resources.
• Plan server modernization and develop SOPs.
• Audit hardware/software against standards and policies.
• Collaborate with Network/Systems Analysts on implementations.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Windows & Linux

Cloud architecture

Scripting: Python/Bash/PowerShell/Node

IaC: CloudFormation/Terraform/CDK

CI/CD: CodePipeline/CodeBuild

Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS

Security best practices (HIPAA, SOC 2,

AWS monitoring (CloudWatch/CloudTrail)

VPC/Subnet/Security Groups/ NACLs

Education

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

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

EKS

CloudWatch

Route 53

IAM

WAF

CloudFormation

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure remotely. You will handle complex OS environments, automate with scripts, and implement scalable architectures while ensuring data security and compliance.

This is a full-time, U.S.-based remote role within VA-focused operations. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in system admin roles, strong AWS experience, and the ability to mentor junior staff while delivering reliable, secure