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# AWS Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Crimson Limited
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $149,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Bash Shell, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cloudformation, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5a24a355-9907-4d23-8e91-81c5024023c8

## About the Role

Required:

 * 4-6 years of relevant experience.
 * Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field (i.e. Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science)
 * DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M.IAT Level II Certification
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance (must obtain a CI Poly within 6 months of start date) (ship required)

## Description

We are looking for an AWS System Administrator to work on Enterprise Cross-Domain Systems and associated projects. These systems provide reliable data transfers between domains for general users and programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of our AWS infrastructure. You will ensure the availability, performance, and security of our cloud-based systems and applications., * Manage AWS resources: Provision, configure, and manage AWS resources such as EC2 instances, EBS volumes, VPCs, security groups, and IAM roles.

 * Monitor system performance: Monitor system performance metrics, identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
 * Maintain system security: Implement and enforce security best practices, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
 * Automate tasks: Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and AWS tools (e.g., AWS CLI, CloudFormation).
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to AWS infrastructure and applications.
 * Implement and maintain backups: Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for AWS resources.
 * Stay current with AWS technologies: Keep abreast of the latest AWS services, features, and best practices.
 * Collaborate with teams: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.


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