Sr. IT Systems Engineer (Secret Cleared)

Connsci; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Connsci is seeking a Senior IT Systems/AWS Cloud Engineer to support a federal customer’s hybrid cloud environment consisting of AWS GovCloud (US) and on-premises systems. You will oversee modernization, automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations to ensure secure, scalable computing.

You will administer hybrid infrastructure, deploy and secure resources, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain reliability and performance across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, hybrid environments, or enterprise systems engineering.
• 2+ years of experience administering AWS cloud environments.
• 1 year of experience administering Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise networking.
• 1 year of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Active security clearance: Secret or higher, or eligible clearances.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain hybrid infrastructure (AWS GovCloud, on-prem) including VMs, storage, networking, and services.
• Build, deploy, secure, and maintain cloud resources for compute, storage, and hosting.
• Troubleshoot issues across cloud and on-prem systems and optimize performance.
• Configure and maintain AD, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and identity services.
• Monitor health, security posture, and cost management; implement automation and SOPs.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Hybrid environments

Automation scripting

Windows Server & AD

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell/Bash

Group Policy/DNS/DHCP

Job description

Connsci is seeking a Senior IT Systems/AWS Cloud Engineer to provide support to the Office of Data Analytics (ODA) for one of our federal customers. This position provides engineering, administration, and operational support for a hybrid cloud environment consisting of Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) and on-premises infrastructure. The successful candidate will support cloud modernization, systems administration, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations while maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable computing environments.

In this role you can expect to:

• Administer and maintain hybrid infrastructure consisting of AWS GovCloud (US), on-premises servers, virtual machines, storage, networking components, and enterprise services.
• Build, configure, deploy, secure, and maintain cloud resources supporting compute, storage, networking, and application hosting requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, servers, endpoints, network appliances, and enterprise services.
• Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions supporting modernization, cloud migration, optimization, and business requirements.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, routing, proxy configurations, and hybrid connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization, identify inefficiencies, recommend optimization opportunities, and support cost management initiatives.
• Develop automation scripts and administrative tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Perform operating system upgrades, security patching, firmware updates, routine maintenance, and lifecycle management of cloud and on-premises systems.
• Configure and administer Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), organizational units, security groups, DNS, DHCP, and identity management services.
• Monitor infrastructure health, security posture, application availability, and operational performance using approved monitoring and security tools.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations utilizing AWS native services and enterprise backup solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), knowledge base articles, and change management artifacts.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, security control implementation, baseline configuration management, and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application owners, and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
• Participate in infrastructure planning, system enhancements, cloud modernization initiatives, and technology evaluations supporting the Office of Data Analytics.
• Recommend process improvements, technical enhancements, and infrastructure best practices that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and security.
• Complete assigned service requests and engineering tasks in accordance with Government performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• At least 3 years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, hybrid environments, or enterprise systems engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience administering Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise networking.
• At least 1 year of experience administering virtualized environments and enterprise infrastructure.
• At least 1 year of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Current Secret or higher level clearance. Other eligible clearances include: Top Secret, DOE Q, or Public Trust High Risk Tier 4 clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Current AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
• Experience supporting Federal Government cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Experience monitoring cloud performance, security posture, and infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring tools.

About Connsci

At Connsci, our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner for our clients, helping them achieve impactful results by addressing mission-critical issues that affect their bottom line. We recognize the importance of customizing our services to best fit our clients' needs and understanding what it takes to propel their organizations forward. By implementing industry-leading best practices and leveraging our multifaceted experience and expertise, we deliver services that are essential for any organization aiming to reach its goals.

What You Can Expect:

• Collaboration and Innovation: Work in an environment where collaboration and innovation are key. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference for our clients.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a team that values professional development. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement, allowing you to enhance your skills and career.
• Impactful Work: Engage in meaningful work that addresses mission-critical issues and supports organizations in achieving their goals.

By joining Connsci, you'll become part of a dedicated team that is committed to delivering strategic, impactful solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs, enabling them to achieve their goals with confidence and efficiency. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and IT services, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us.

At this time, Connsci will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Connsci is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Connsci makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.