Our client is looking for a Systems Administrator to join their team!
This is a 100% remote opportunity, and will require this person to be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
In this role, you will join a team of seasoned professionals focused on providing innovative solutions to the federal government. You will be provided with a tremendous opportunity for growth in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and challenging environment. This role is focused on the day-to-day security compliance, troubleshooting, and vulnerability management of server and cloud-based resources.
Primary Responsibilities
Installation, configuration, administration, support, and ongoing maintenance of Redhat Enterprise Linux operating systems and associated applications, including application of routine software patches and upgrades.
Develop, configure, and ongoing administration of AWS cloud VPC resources and EC2 virtual machines; IAM users, roles, and policies; Cloudwatch logs and metrics; S3 buckets, Lambda functions, and other cloud resources and services.
Apply best practices and well architected frameworks as part of system and application implementation.
Reliably maintaining system and data backup and recovery; Participate in regular recovery tests.
Install and maintain endpoint protection software.
Maintaining and analyzing application and system logs for anomalies, errors, or security incidents
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations and inventories, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
Supporting day to day onboarding/offboarding of users, MFA activity, locking and unlocking of accounts, and account auditing
Provide technical support to end-users, addressing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Fine tuning system and application configuration to improve operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, or improve system integrity.
Implement and maintain compliance policy across operating systems and cloud environments.
Participating or responding to other initiatives as required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar field and 2+ years experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity of scripting or programming languages (powershell, AWS CLI, bash, python, etc)
Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Hands-on experience provisioning and managing resources within IaaS/Cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems.
Ability to obtain public trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated superior problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Hands-on experience implementing and managing network topologies and routing; Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNC and DHCP
Familiarity with SAFe, Agile, and DevSecOps concepts and best practices.
Conceptual knowledge of cybersecurity and disaster recovery.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
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