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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Systems Administrator - **Company:** Property Management Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Audit Trail, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Linux, DevOps, Document Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Server Migration, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Opsworks, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Serverless Computing - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/48895151-ec47-4228-8768-021ce7af9a1c ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)