Senior AWS Cloud Systems Administrator (Remote)

SSG Official Website; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and secure AWS-based infrastructure for the Veterans Affairs (VA) portfolio. This 100% remote, US-based role demands expertise across Windows and Linux, high-availability architectures, and hands-on automation.

You will lead installations, backups, SOPs, and security practices, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in system administration and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain AWS environments.
• Experience with Windows and Linux/Unix.
• Strong knowledge of AWS security practices and HIPAA/GDPR/SOC 2 considerations.
• Ability to work remotely in a US-based position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade complex OS and server hardware.
• Coordinate software installations and upgrades.
• Monitor and tune multiple systems for performance.
• Implement data backups and archive operations.
• Plan server modernization efforts.
• Develop SOPs and schedules.
• Conduct hardware and software audits.
• Collaborate with Network and System Analysts.

Skills

AWS

Windows

Linux/Unix

Cloud architecture

IAM

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS CodePipeline

AWS CodeBuild

Terraform

CDK

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and secure AWS-based infrastructure for the Veterans Affairs (VA) portfolio. This 100% remote, US-based role demands expertise across Windows and Linux, high-availability architectures, and hands-on automation.

You will lead installations, backups, SOPs, and security practices, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. U.S.