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Systems Engineer- Expert

Location- Herndon, Va

Clearance- TS/SCI w/ FSP

Salary- 185k-195k/yr

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

This program requires US Citizenship

Position Overview

We're seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with deep experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support a mission-focused government program. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and security of cloud-based application infrastructure that supports a critical national mission.

You'll join a highly collaborative technical team delivering modern, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage AWS infrastructure including EC2 instances , networking , and cloud services

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  Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot application hosting environments

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  Monitor systems to ensure performance, data integrity , and uptime

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  Implement best practices for disaster recovery , backups , and system redundancy

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  Collaborate across engineering teams to align infrastructure with business needs

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  Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and end users

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  Stay current on the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and system administration

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Required Qualifications

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  11+ years of experience in systems engineering or systems administration

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  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology , or related field preferred

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  Strong background in Linux-based systems and network engineering principles

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  Deep understanding of network protocols , cloud security , and application hosting

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  Excellent problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset

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  Comfortable working both independently and in fast-paced team environments

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  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

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Preferred Skills & Certifications

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  Proficiency in scripting: Python , PowerShell , or Bash

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  Experience with diverse cloud platforms: AWS , Azure , Google Cloud , Oracle Cloud

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  Familiarity with SecDevOps in cloud-hosted environments

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  AWS Certifications (such as SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect ) strongly preferred

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  Prior experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale cloud systems

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