AWS Systems Engineer (Windows / AWS)

📍 Location: Maryland or Virginia

🏢 Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite + Remote)

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Salary: $100,000 – $180,000

🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

🔐 Security Clearance: Active Top Secret required (must be eligible for CI Polygraph)

🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred (equivalent experience considered)

✈️ Travel: None

Role Overview

A government technology contractor is seeking an AWS Systems Engineer to join a cloud infrastructure team supporting a next-generation analytics and data dissemination platform.

The role focuses on building and managing Windows-based systems within AWS cloud environments, supporting both development and operational deployments. You will work closely with engineering teams and program leadership to deliver secure, scalable cloud infrastructure used in mission-critical environments.

This role is ideal for engineers experienced with Windows Server, AWS infrastructure, and secure cloud deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

Deploy and maintain Windows Server instances within AWS environments
Support system architecture and infrastructure design for cloud-based platforms
Manage multiple environments including development, testing, and production

Deployment & System Administration

Deploy and maintain custom, COTS, and GOTS software solutions
Build and configure Windows systems in AWS
Perform patching, maintenance, and upgrades across cloud environments

DevOps & System Delivery

Support system deployments and integration with development pipelines
Work with engineering teams to deliver web-based and remote desktop production systems
Assist with system automation, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management

Troubleshooting & Operations

Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application issues
Monitor and maintain system availability and performance
Support operational environments delivering mission-critical analytics and data dissemination

Cross-Team Collaboration

Work closely with developers, architects, and program leadership
Support Agile development teams and modern development workflows

Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience
(Additional experience may substitute for degree)
DoD 8570 compliance
Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop systems
Knowledge of system architecture, networking, and infrastructure design
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Strong communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Experience

Experience with AWS cloud services including:
EC2
Lambda
S3
PaaS platforms such as OpenShift
Experience with GIS technologies, particularly:
ESRI ArcGIS
WMS / WFS
KML
Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and automation
Experience producing and maintaining architecture diagrams
Experience with collaboration tools such as:
Jira
Confluence
RocketChat
Microsoft or AWS certifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

Have hands-on experience provisioning Windows Server environments in AWS
Understand cloud infrastructure architecture and system administration
Be comfortable supporting secure government systems
Have strong troubleshooting and deployment experience
Be willing to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph clearance

Benefits

Competitive salary and relocation support
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and federal holidays
Profit-sharing contributions to retirement plans
Opportunity to work on mission-critical national security programs

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