Systems Administrator AWS Cloud Operations

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer joining our team to to support a secure cloud-based infrastructure for a federal client. The ideal candidate will have a background in system deployments, security remediation, infrastructure hardening, and AWS cloud operations. This role involves working within a NIST 800-53 Moderate environment and supporting CI/CD pipelines and operational compliance.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage and support AWS infrastructure environments with a focus on security, reliability, and automation.

• Implement NIST 800-53 moderate baseline controls, particularly those related to system hardening, patching, and configuration management.

• Automate deployments using CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code (IaC).

• Apply security remediations from system scans (e.g., Nessus, SCAP, STIG Viewer) and maintain POA&Ms.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems performance and availability.

• Assist with documentation of systems architecture, deployment procedures, and security control implementations.

• Support application and infrastructure readiness for ATO and ongoing compliance requirements.

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

● Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience

● Required Technical Skills: AWS services and cloud-based deployments, system administration, infrastructure support, security remediation and hardening.

● Security Clearance Level: Must have or to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

● Preferred Skills: Experience with cloud migration projects, particularly lift-and-shift efforts and CI/CD tools. AWS Certification.

● Location: Remote

● Must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays