Senior AWS Systems Administrator - Remote

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and optimize AWS-based environments for a remote VA department. The role requires expertise in Windows and Linux, high-availability cloud architecture, and security best practices.

Strong scripting and IaC experience are essential for automation and modernization initiatives. This full-time remote position supports Veterans Affairs with a focus on secure, scalable infrastructure, backup planning, and ongoing system

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux/Unix.
• Experience with high-availability, scalable cloud architecture.
• Strong AWS services knowledge: EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53.
• Experience with AWS security practices including IAM, Shield, and WAF.
• Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or NodeJS.
• Understanding HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2 compliance.
• Experience encryption, key management.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level daily maintenance, support, and upgrades for OS and server hardware.
• Develop solutions to technical problems of limited scope.
• Coordinate complex software installations and upgrades.
• Schedule installations in line with IT procedures.
• Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance.
• Plan server modernization and SOPs.
• Conduct hardware and software audits for compliance.
• Collaborate with Network and System Analysts on system design.

Skills

AWS

Windows OS

Linux/Unix

Python

Bash

PowerShell

NodeJS

Terraform

CloudFormation

CloudWatch

IAM

VPC

Tools

Terraform

CDK

CloudFormation

Route 53

CloudWatch

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and optimize AWS-based environments for a remote VA department. The role requires expertise in Windows and Linux, high-availability cloud architecture, and security best practices.

Strong scripting and IaC experience are essential for automation and modernization initiatives. This full-time remote position supports Veterans Affairs with a focus on secure, scalable infrastructure, backup planning, and ongoing system