• Tier 2 Infrastructure - AWS Administrator

    SciTec (Princeton, NJ)


    Responsibilities:

    + Deploy, monitor, maintain, and scale AWS resources, such as EC2, RDS, S3, ELB and more, to host web applications

    + Actively monitor web application performance, identify and resolve issues like slow loading times, error messages, and system crashes, and implement corrective actions.

    + Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles within the web application, ensuring appropriate access levels for different user groups.

    + Install and test software updates, patches, and security fixes for the web application, ensuring timely deployment and minimizing downtime.

    + Perform regular backups of the web application data and configuration, and test recovery procedures to ensure data integrity in case of emergencies.

    + Analyze application performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve user experience and system efficiency.

    + Implement and maintain security measures within the web application, including firewalls, access controls, and encryption to protect against unauthorized access.

    + Respond to and troubleshoot reported application issues, documenting steps taken to resolve problems and communicating updates to users.

    + Maintain detailed documentation of application configuration, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices for future reference and team knowledge transfer

    + Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    + A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or similar

    + At least three years professional experience with Web Application Administration, Monitoring & Troubleshooting

    + At least two years professional experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems

    + At least two years professional experience with AWS Cloud Services

    + Strong understanding of Apache HTTP Web Proxy service

    + Strong understanding of Apache Tomcat

    + Strong understanding of SSL certificate management

    + Strong understanding of Database management (PostgreSQL preferred)

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

    + Detail oriented

    + Good verbal and written communication skills

     

    Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

     

    + AWS Certified SysOps certification or similar

    + Familiarity GitLab administration

    + Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines

    + Familiarity with Docker containers

    + Familiarity with Ansible Automation

    *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

     

    Benefits

    SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

    + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    + 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)

    + 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options

    + 80% company paid Dental insurance

    + 100% company paid Vision insurance

    + 100% company paid Life insurance

    + 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance

    + 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance

    + Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance

    + Short-term Disability insurance

    + Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

    + Discretionary Performance Bonus

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

    + Flexible Work Hours

     

    The pay range for this position is $83,000 - $116,000/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

     

    SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.