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AWS System Administrator
SITEC Consulting
- Location
- Onsite (West Springfield, VA)
- Compensation
- $100k - $130k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
SITEC Consulting is seeking an AWS System Administrator to manage and secure cloud infrastructure for mission-critical applications. The role involves provisioning resources, automating tasks, and ensuring platform availability and resilience.
Skills
AWS
EC2
EBS
VPC
IAM
Python
Bash
AWS CLI
CloudFormation
Vulnerability Management
Encryption
System Administration
Cloud Security
Troubleshooting
Patching
Full job details
AWS System Administrator
Locations: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Administer and secure AWS infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications. You will manage daily cloud operations, troubleshoot performance issues, automate routine work, and help ensure platform availability and resilience.
What You Will Do
- Provision and manage EC2, EBS, VPCs, security groups, IAM roles, and related AWS resources.
- Monitor system health and resolve performance or availability issues.
- Apply access controls, encryption, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices.
- Automate administrative tasks using Python, Bash, AWS CLI, or CloudFormation.
- Maintain backup, recovery, patching, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.
What You Bring
- Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a CI polygraph within six months.
- Four to six years of systems or cloud administration experience.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field.
- Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.
- Hands-on AWS administration and troubleshooting experience.