AWS Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on AWS Cloud Systems Administrator who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a dynamic IT environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in AWS, networking, and Linux administration, including those who have developed their skills through personal projects, home labs, certifications, or academic experience.

The successful candidate will assist in provisioning, configuring, administering, securing, and troubleshooting cloud and on-premises infrastructure with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). We are looking for a self-starter who can take initiative, solve problems, and continuously expand their technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities AWS Cloud Administration

+ Build, configure, and manage AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs).

+ Design and maintain public and private subnet architectures.

+ Deploy and manage AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, Cloud Watch, Load Balancers, and Cloud Formation.

+ Configure and support multi-tier cloud environments.

+ Monitor cloud resources, performance metrics, and utilization.

+ Manage AWS account administration, security, provisioning, and lifecycle management.

+ Optimize cloud resources for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Linux Systems Administration

+ Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems.

+ Create, manage, and troubleshoot files, services, and system configurations.

+ Perform system patching, updates, and routine maintenance.

+ Diagnose and resolve operating system and application issues.

+ Support server hardening and security best practices.

Network Administration

+ Configure and maintain network infrastructure and cloud networking components.

+ Troubleshoot connectivity, routing, firewall, and DNS issues.

+ Assist with network design, implementation, and documentation.

+ Support secure remote access solutions, including bastion hosts and VPNs.

Security & Compliance

+ Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups.

+ Apply the principle of least privilege across systems and cloud resources.

+ Perform kernel and security patching.

+ Identify and remediate vulnerabilities using tools such as Tenable.

+ Implement and maintain system hardening standards.

+ Monitor and improve security posture across cloud and infrastructure environments.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

+ Maintain backup and recovery processes.

+ Verify backup integrity and recovery procedures.

+ Participate in disaster recovery exercises and security drills.

+ Support business continuity initiatives.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

+ Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using Cloud Formation and other tools.

+ Improve consistency, security, and operational efficiency through automation.

+ Implement tagging strategies for governance, budgeting, and reporting.

+ Identify opportunities for process and performance improvements.

+ Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Technical Support & Collaboration

+ Troubleshoot hardware, software, and access-related issues.

+ Provide technical assistance to users and team members.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver reliable IT services.

+ Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

+ Maintain a customer-focused approach when delivering technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have one of the following:

+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience; OR

+ Associate degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience; OR

+ Five years of relevant professional experience.

Required SkillsAWS Fundamentals

+ Understanding of AWS core services, including:

+ EC2

+ S3 (Object Storage)

+ VPC

+ IAM

+ Cloud Watch

+ Elastic Load Balancers

+ Cloud Formation

+ Ability to build and configure a VPC from scratch.

+ Understanding of public and private subnets.

+ Experience deploying applications on EC2 instances.

+ Knowledge of networking and security concepts within AWS.

Networking

+ Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.

+ Knowledge of IP addressing, routing, subnets, DNS, and…