Senior Systems Administrator

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 talented Senior Systems Administrator

Location: Remote

Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Salary Range: $85,389 - $116,975

If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems and server hardware


• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope


• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained


• Coordinate, direct, and perform complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages


• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established Information Technology (IT) procedures


• Continually monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels


• Ensure data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations


• Plan and implement the modernization of servers


• Develop, implement, and promote standard operating procedures (SOPs) and schedules


• Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines


• Develop and implement new standards, policies, and procedures


• Work closely with Network and System Analysts to help determine and develop the systems that will be implemented

Required Skills and Experience

• A proven track record of managing and maintaining complex Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments


• Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems


• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture


• Strong proficiency in core AWS services such as Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), Relational Database Service (RDS), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Lambda, Identity and Access Management (IAM), CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Route 53


• Experience with AWS security practices and services including AWS IAM, AWS Shield, and AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)


• Experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure


• Proficiency in setting up and managing AWS networking components like VPCs, subnets, security groups, and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or NodeJS for automation


• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)


• Experience with AWS monitoring or logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config


• Experience in performance optimization and troubleshooting AWS resources


• An ability to troubleshoot and optimize AWS instances and services for performance


• A strong understanding of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2))


• Experience implementing encryption, key management, and data