Systems Engineer, AWS and Linux

Systems Engineer, AWS and Linux

Location:

Cambridge Crossing, Princeton, NJ, Tampa, FL – Full‑time position.

• Own Linux OS and platform administration for scientific environments, including EC2 servers and workstations, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant operations.
• Manage system lifecycle activities such as package installation, maintenance, patching, service restarts, and environment stabilization with minimal disruption to users.
• Lead OS‑level vulnerability remediation, coordinating maintenance windows and validating service restoration post‑patching.
• Administer Linux storage and shared access (logical volumes, NFS/FUSE/SMB mounts, automount configurations) to ensure consistent and reliable user access.
• Manage Unix identity and access controls, including group membership and directory service integration, to enable timely and appropriate access to systems.
• Support migration and modernization initiatives across Linux environments in partnership with platform and application teams.
• Provide operational support of scientific AWS environments, ensuring secure, resilient provisioning and day‑to‑day support for cloud‑based workloads.
• Provision and support Linux EC2 infrastructure for scientists and engineers.
• Own AWS IAM operations, including user and role lifecycle management, access key rotation, and permissions policy administration.
• Manage Amazon S3 storage and access patterns, supporting internal and external data sharing, archival restores, and secure data transfer workflows.
• Support core AWS services (EC2, S3, load balancing, Lambda, Storage Gateway) through troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support.
• Monitor and optimize cloud costs, leveraging cost‑management tools to track spend and identify optimization opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant certifications in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in AWS and Linux administration.
• Strong Linux system administration and command‑line troubleshooting experience in production environments.
• Experience with shell scripting and automation supporting operational workflows, validation, and access management.
• Hands‑on experience with OS‑level security patching, vulnerability remediation, and maintenance coordination.
• Proficiency managing Linux storage, shared file systems, and access controls (NFS/SMB/FUSE, automounts, Unix identity).
• Experience managing SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle and maintaining certificate inventories.
• Working knowledge of AWS services used in platform operations (EC2, IAM, S3, Lambda).
• Practical experience administering AWS IAM (users, roles, access keys, least‑privilege policies).
• Experience managing S3 storage and secure data sharing patterns for internal and external consumers.
• Familiarity with AWS CLI usage, credential management, and cloud operational troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Linux systems and shell environments, AWS Console, ITSM platforms (e.g., Service Now), Git/Git Hub workflows, and automation tools such as Python or Type Script.
• Interest in AI‑assisted development tools and agentic coding assistants.

Cambridge Crossing: $108,650 - $131,655
Princeton - NJ - US: $98,770 - $119,686
Tampa - FL - US: $98,770 - $119,686

• Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
• Well‑being programs and employee assistance programs
• Financial plans (401(k), disability, life insurance)
• Paid time off and flexible work options

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