AWS Cloud Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on AWS Cloud Systems Administrator who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a dynamic IT environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in AWS, networking, and Linux administration, including those who have developed their skills through personal projects, home labs, certifications, or academic experience.
The successful candidate will assist in provisioning, configuring, administering, securing, and troubleshooting cloud and on-premises infrastructure with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). We are looking for a self-starter who can take initiative, solve problems, and continuously expand their technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Cloud Administration

• Build, configure, and manage AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs).
• Design and maintain public and private subnet architectures.
• Deploy and manage AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, Load Balancers, and CloudFormation.
• Configure and support multi-tier cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud resources, performance metrics, and utilization.
• Manage AWS account administration, security, provisioning, and lifecycle management.
• Optimize cloud resources for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Linux Systems Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems.
• Create, manage, and troubleshoot files, services, and system configurations.
• Perform system patching, updates, and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve operating system and application issues.
• Support server hardening and security best practices.

Network Administration

• Configure and maintain network infrastructure and cloud networking components.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, routing, firewall, and DNS issues.
• Assist with network design, implementation, and documentation.
• Support secure remote access solutions, including bastion hosts and VPNs.

Security & Compliance

• Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups.
• Apply the principle of least privilege across systems and cloud resources.
• Perform kernel and security patching.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities using tools such as Tenable.
• Implement and maintain system hardening standards.
• Monitor and improve security posture across cloud and infrastructure environments.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Maintain backup and recovery processes.
• Verify backup integrity and recovery procedures.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises and security drills.
• Support business continuity initiatives.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using CloudFormation and other tools.
• Improve consistency, security, and operational efficiency through automation.
• Implement tagging strategies for governance, budgeting, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process and performance improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and access-related issues.
• Provide technical assistance to users and team members.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver reliable IT services.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach when delivering technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience; OR
• Associate degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience; OR
• Five years of relevant professional experience.

Required Skills

AWS Fundamentals

• Understanding of AWS core services, including:
  • EC2
  • S3 (Object Storage)
  • VPC
  • IAM
  • CloudWatch
  • Elastic Load Balancers
  • CloudFormation
• Ability to build and configure a VPC from scratch.
• Understanding of public and private subnets.
• Experience deploying applications on EC2 instances.
• Knowledge of networking and security concepts within AWS.

Networking

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of IP addressing, routing, subnets, DNS, and firewalls.
• Understanding of security groups and network access controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot connectivity and network performance issues.

Linux Administration

• Experience administering Linux systems.
• Ability to create, manage, and troubleshoot files and services.
• Knowledge of system updates, patching, permissions, and security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, or related AWS certifications.
• Experience deploying LAMP stack environments on EC2.
• Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures.
• Experience supporting users in both onsite and remote environments.
• Understanding of enterprise IT security policies and practices.
• Experience testing and evaluating hardware, software, and network solutions.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong desire to learn and grow in cloud technologies.
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
• Is comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Brings a positive, "go-getter" attitude.
• Has built projects, home labs, or personal AWS environments and can demonstrate practical knowledge.
• Is passionate about technology and continuous improvement.

Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.