• Systems Engineer- Expert

    ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. (Herndon, VA)


    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

    + 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**

    Required Qualifications

    + **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

    Preferred Skills & Certifications

    + 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_