Senior AWS Systems Administrator (Remote, Public Trust)

SSG Official Website; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a 100% remote role within the Veterans Affairs department. The ideal candidate will manage cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, administer Windows and Linux/Unix systems, and implement scalable, high-availability architectures.

This full-time position requires US citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance. Responsibilities include maintaining complex AWS environments, scripting for automation, and collaborating with IT

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in system administration, focusing on cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS security practices and HIPAA/GDPR/SOC 2 controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems and server hardware.
• Coordinate, direct, and perform complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Plan and implement modernization of servers and SOPs.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Linux/Unix

Windows Server

Cloud Architecture

IAM/Security

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

CodePipeline/CodeBuild

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a 100% remote role within the Veterans Affairs department. The ideal candidate will manage cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, administer Windows and Linux/Unix systems, and implement scalable, high-availability architectures.

This full-time position requires US citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance. Responsibilities include maintaining complex AWS environments, scripting for automation, and collaborating with IT