Senior Systems Administrator, Edifecs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Execute high-level, daily operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for intricate operating systems and server hardware.

• Organize, oversee, and carry out sophisticated software installations, as well as operating-system and layered-software upgrades.

• Schedule installations and upgrades in accordance with established IT protocols.

• Monitor and optimize multiple systems to ensure peak performance.

• Create and implement schedules for system backups and database archives to guarantee data/media recoverability.

• Plan and execute server modernization initiatives.

• Develop, implement, and advocate for standard operating procedures and schedules.

• Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

• Formulate and implement new standards, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with Network and Systems Analysts to identify and devise systems for implementation.

• Lead technical projects and work with cross-functional teams.

• Mentor and offer technical guidance to junior administrators and IT personnel.

• Manage and contribute to multiple projects while ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.

• At least eight or more years of experience in system administration, particularly focused on cloud infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining complex AWS environments.

• Practical experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.

• Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Networking.

• Familiarity with AWS security practices and services such as AWS IAM and AWS WAF.

• Experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.

• Proficient in managing AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and NACLs.

• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.

• Familiarity with AWS monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.

• Ability to troubleshoot and enhance AWS instances and services for optimal performance.

• Knowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks including HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.

• Experience in implementing encryption, key management, and data protection mechanisms within AWS.

• Familiarity with AWS database services such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora.

• Understanding of CI/CD tools and practices.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS.

• US Citizenship with the capacity to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Advanced AWS certifications are preferred.

• Edifecs certification is an added advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, prioritization, time-management, attention-to-detail, mentoring, leadership, documentation, and project-management skills.

• Willingness to be on-call for emergency support and maintenance.

• Commitment to remaining up-to-date with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.