Senior Systems Administrator, Edifecs

Job Description:

• 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 operating-system and layered-software upgrades
• Schedule installations and upgrades according to established IT procedures
• Monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance
• Develop and implement system-backup and database-archive schedules to ensure data/media recoverability
• Plan and implement server modernization
• Develop, implement, and promote standard operating procedures and schedules
• Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers for compliance with standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
• Develop and implement new standards, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with Network and Systems Analysts to determine and develop systems for implementation
• Lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior administrators and IT staff
• Manage and contribute to multiple projects while ensuring timely completion and quality results

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Eight (8) years or more experience
• Minimum of 8 or more years of experience in system administration, with a focus on cloud infrastructure
• Proven track record of managing and maintaining complex AWS environments
• Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
• Strong proficiency in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Networking
• Experience with AWS security practices and services such as AWS IAM and AWS WAF
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency managing AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and NACLs
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK
• Experience with AWS monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize AWS instances and services for performance
• Knowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2
• Experience implementing encryption, key management, and data protection mechanisms within AWS
• Experience with AWS database services such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Advanced AWS certifications are preferred
• Edifecs certification is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, written communication, prioritization, time-management, attention-to-detail, mentoring, leadership, documentation, and project-management abilities
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency support and maintenance
• Commitment to staying current with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends

Benefits:

• 100% remote work
• Equal Opportunity Employer