Associate AWS System Engineer

i4DM • Millersville, MD

17h

About The Position

Our employees thrive in a culture that's fast-paced and ego-free, where innovation and collaboration are encouraged at every turn. We are an organization that provides federal agencies and commercial clients instant access to experienced and talented professionals who understand their unique challenges and know the most efficient ways to address them. We are continually investing in resources and talent, so we stay prepared with specialized teams in the place who are experts in creating tailored technologies. Our solutions empower our clients to grow, modernize, and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. We value all voices and want to attract talent from all backgrounds. We are on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about technology and thrive in environments where problem-solving is approached with creativity and enthusiasm. If you are someone who enjoys continuously expanding your skill set while tackling real-world business problems, you will feel right at home with us. Veterans and military spouses are especially encouraged to bring your unique and valuable experience to our team. About the role As an AWS Systems Administrator, you will manage and maintain cloud infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS), ensuring critical systems remain secure, resilient, and highly available while supporting application development and deployment efforts. In this role, you will support the Veteran Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Identity Repository (VADIR), a mission-critical system that delivers military history data to enable eligibility determination, benefits administration, and service delivery across VA. We are seeking a candidate with a positive, proactive approach to problem solving and a growing depth of expertise across AWS services. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our nation’s veterans.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in AWS administration
• Proficient in AWS services such as EC2, ECS, Elastic load balancer, Cloud Watch etc.
• Basic understanding and experience with IAM roles, policies, and least-privilege access
• Ability to support deployments and environment configurations
• Experience reviewing logs and troubleshooting common infrastructure issues
• Experience supporting Oracle WebLogic Server on AWS
• Experience with Linux Operating System (Red hat) and Bash scripts.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and security protocols.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Gov cloud
• Familiarity with handling sensitive data
• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Automate deployment and management of cloud resources
• Perform regular system backups, updates, and patch management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS services and cloud applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud resources for application performance.
• Maintain security best practices and compliance standards for cloud infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed