Systems Administrator

Description

Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards and Qualifications Under general supervision, provisions, administers, configures, and troubleshoots servers, networks, and computer systems, with a focus the agency's Amazon Web Services (AWS) presence. JOB DESCRIPTION Hardware/Software - Installing and configuring OS, peripherals - software/application installation, upgrades and maintenance Security - Creation of user accounts and security groups - Kernel patching, errata patching - Delegating access to resources - Ensure data integrity with principles of least privilege - Utilizing tools such as Tenable, identify security vulnerabilities and resolve - System hardening - Build and manage bastion hosts for secure access Business Continuity - Backups and restores - maintain and verify backups - Practice security drills and disaster recovery The Cloud - configure multi-tiered cloud management services - manage and monitor cloud accounts - monitor metrics and resources utilizing tools such as CloudWatch - managing the complete AWS life cycle, along with security, provisioning, and automation Automation/Efficiency - automate best practices to ensure consistency, security and efficiency utilizing tools such as CloudFormation - reduce resource formation times utilizing CloudFormation for deployment - make improvements in resources by utilizing tagging for governance, reporting and budgeting - monitor development and billing for efficiency and cost optimization - Practice security drills - utilize automation on metrics to reduce latency, increase usability and provide stability to users Development - continual learning of industry best practices and security - Meet regularly with AWS resources to review account configuration, learn new features and apply updates as the AWS offering evolves - training/development of relevant employees - Maintains a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, the general public and other external customers. Troubleshooting - Analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise with hardware, software or access to resources - assist users and team with problems they may encounter, as well as facilitate friendly and educational relationship between IT and other departments General - Analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise with hardware, software or access to resources - assist users and team with problems they may encounter, as well as facilitate friendly and educational relationship between IT and other departments

Skills

System administrator, Cloud, Windows administration, Linux, aws, kubernetes, terraform, aws services, aws certification

Top Skills Details

System administrator,Cloud,Windows administration,Linux,aws,kubernetes,terraform,aws services,aws certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Entry Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of related experience OR Associate degree in a related field and three years of related experience OR Five years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems and develop solutions. Knowledge of the principles and practices of information technology. Ability to provide on-site and/or remote technical support. Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures. Ability to perform backup and recovery procedures. Knowledge of information technology security policies and procedures. Knowledge of the basic functions and operations of the agency. Ability to improve operational efficiency. Ability to maintain documentation and logs. Knowledge of agency network control procedures. Ability to assist in the configuration of computer networks. Ability to test new hardware and software. Ability to install and maintain network components, computer hardware and applications. Knowledge of agency and enterprise wide information technology systems. Ability to test network components/applications. Ability to determine function needs and system requirements.

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 hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.