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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)Senior Systems Administrator
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Senior Systems Administrator for a remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This W-2 role carries…
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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Senior Systems Administrator for a remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This W-2 role carries a salary range of $85,389 to $116,975 per year. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Note that applicants residing in CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA are ineligible for this vacancy. The person in this role handles day-to-day operational support,…
Job Description
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Senior Systems Administrator for a remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This W-2 role carries a salary range of $85,389 to $116,975 per year. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Note that applicants residing in CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA are ineligible for this vacancy.
The person in this role handles day-to-day operational support, hardware and software upgrades, performance monitoring, and server modernization. Responsibilities include ensuring data recovery through regular backups, creating standard operating procedures, and working alongside network and system analysts. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience managing cloud infrastructure and enterprise environments.
Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and must qualify for or currently hold a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance. The hiring process requires interviews conducted over Microsoft Teams with video enabled, alongside a background check that may cover criminal history, employment and education verifications, drug testing, and credit checks.
Responsibilities
- Perform operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems and server hardware
- Coordinate and conduct software installations and upgrades according to established IT procedures
- Monitor and tune multiple systems to maintain optimal performance levels
- Develop and execute scheduled system backups and database archive operations
- Plan and execute server modernization initiatives
- Draft, implement, and promote standard operating procedures and schedules
- Perform hardware and software audits on workstations and servers to ensure compliance
- Collaborate with network and system analysts to design and implement new systems
Requirements
- Over 8 years of professional experience in system administration focusing on cloud infrastructure
- Demonstrated background managing complex Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
- Hands-on practice with Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or NodeJS
- Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms including Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification
- Edifecs certification
- Hands-on background with EDIFECS EDI X.12 transactions, medical claims, and healthcare payer systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a 100% U.S.-based remote position, though candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington are excluded from consideration.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary range is $85,389 to $116,975.
What security clearance is required?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance.
Are professional certifications required?
The posting states that no certifications are strictly required, though specific AWS and Edifecs credentials are preferred.
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