AWS Systems Administrator

The AWS Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, migration, and ongoing operations & maintenance (O&M) of cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role supports the transition of on-premise systems to AWS environments while ensuring high availability, security, scalability, and performance of cloud solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AWS architecture, cloud-native tools, and infrastructure automation, along with hands-on experience managing production environments. Core Competencies

1. AWS Infrastructure & Architecture Management * Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudFront. * Implement best practices for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery across AWS environments.

2. Cloud Migration & Modernization * Lead and support migration of on-premise applications and infrastructure to AWS using tools such as AWS Migration Hub, Server Migration Service (SMS), and Database Migration Service (DMS). * Assess legacy environments and recommend modernization strategies leveraging cloud-native services.

3. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Support * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS environments using tools like CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config. * Perform patching, upgrades, backups, and incident response to ensure system reliability and performance.

4. Automation & DevOps Enablement * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. * Support CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

5. Security & Compliance * Implement and manage AWS security controls, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security configurations. * Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards through continuous monitoring and auditing., * Administer and maintain AWS environments across development, testing, and production. * Configure and manage networking components including VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups. * Support cloud cost optimization initiatives and resource utilization tracking. * Collaborate with engineering, security, and DevOps teams to support application deployments. * Document system configurations, processes, and operational procedures. * Provide on-call support and participate in incident management and root cause analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7+ years of systems administration experience, with at least 2-3 years in AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudWatch.
• Experience migrating on-premise infrastructure to AWS cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows server administration.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (highly preferred)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (nice to have)
• Additional certifications (CompTIA Security+, Linux+, etc.) are a plus, * AWS Architecture & Cloud Design
• Cloud Migration (On-Prem to AWS)
• AWS Tools: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CloudFormation, Systems Manager
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing)
• Monitoring & Incident Management
• Security Best Practices & IAM Management