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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Software
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)
Systems Engineer- Expert
Location- Herndon, Va
Clearance- TS/SCI w/ FSP
Salary- 185k-195k/yr
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
This program requires US Citizenship
Position Overview
We're seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with deep experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support a mission-focused government program. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and security of cloud-based application infrastructure that supports a critical national mission.
You'll join a highly collaborative technical team delivering modern, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
Location- Herndon, Va
Clearance- TS/SCI w/ FSP
Salary- 185k-195k/yr
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
This program requires US Citizenship
Position Overview
We're seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with deep experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support a mission-focused government program. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and security of cloud-based application infrastructure that supports a critical national mission.
You'll join a highly collaborative technical team delivering modern, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage AWS infrastructure including EC2 instances, networking, and cloud services
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot application hosting environments
- Monitor systems to ensure performance, data integrity, and uptime
- Implement best practices for disaster recovery, backups, and system redundancy
- Collaborate across engineering teams to align infrastructure with business needs
- Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and end users
- Stay current on the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and system administration
- 11+ years of experience in systems engineering or systems administration
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
- Strong background in Linux-based systems and network engineering principles
- Deep understanding of network protocols, cloud security, and application hosting
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working both independently and in fast-paced team environments
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in scripting: Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience with diverse cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud
- Familiarity with SecDevOps in cloud-hosted environments
- AWS Certifications (such as SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect) strongly preferred
- Prior experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-scale cloud systems
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
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