AWS Cloud Systems Administrator

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• May be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.

Bachelor’’s degree and 8-10 years of related work experience

Pay Transparency Statement, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Customer/Client Research, Data Recovery, Documentation, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Government Contracts, Hardware Installation, Information Technology & Information Systems, Multi-User Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Product Testing, Resource Management, Software Installation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $140,000.00/Yr. - $170,000 Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training., Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

Company Size: 1,000 to 1,499 employees

Industry: Internet Services