System Administrator

Optimus Technology • Laurel, MD

15d

About The Position

The selected candidate will join an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges.

Requirements

• Strong background as a hybrid Linux/Windows System Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, CloudFormation, EC2, IAM, etc.).
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Python (preferred).
• Experience administering Windows environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• Solid understanding of cloud security practices, patch management, and compliance reporting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform IAVA patching and reporting across enterprise systems.
• Maintain and administer Windows Server (various versions) and Linux server environments in a hybrid infrastructure.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for IT systems, including both on-premise and cloud-hosted environments.
• Execute patching, software maintenance, and upgrades for Linux and Windows systems.
• Implement and manage Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and perform PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative tasks.
• Utilize AWS services, including EC2, Lambda functions, CloudFormation, and Cloud-native scripting to automate deployments and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for automation, configuration management, and provisioning.
• Develop and maintain system scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve system reliability.

What This Job Offers

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