Systems Administrator / DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote
Salary: $76,000-$119,000
We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer to support ongoing operations, modernization efforts, and performance management of enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing system software malfunctions across complex IT environments. The role involves managing updates, providing technical support, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and securely.
The Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer will operate, troubleshoot, and repair system software malfunctions in real-time environments. They will also be responsible for performing regular system and security updates to ensure compliance with organizational policies:
· Provide daily helpdesk support by identifying, escalating, resolving, and tracking technical issues
· Conduct data analysis to inform troubleshooting and system performance improvements
· Provide solutions to operating system problems including root cause analysis and resolution
· Modernize capabilities by enhancing existing system features and incorporating new functionality
· Assign, dispatch, and manage problems to the appropriate resources and track progress through resolution
· Lead bug and issue resolution efforts across the system lifecycle
· Develop and maintain a software modernization roadmap to manage key updates, end-of-support timelines, and sustainability risks to include lifecycle data for software and hardware to prevent obsolescence and support disruptions
· Provide the government access to Contractor Development Operations (DevOps) tools to reference scheduling, defect tracking, and system management data
· Perform system backups and restorations using AWS Backup and auditing services to ensure rapid recovery from failures
· Tune system performance to meet operational and user requirements
· Archive legacy data in accordance with retention policies using AWS storage services
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Must possess BA or BS degree and six years of experience as a Systems Administrator in complex IT environments
· Must be a US citizen eligible for Department of Defense confidential clearance or higher
· Strong understanding of system software troubleshooting and repair
· Hands-on experience with AWS backup, audit, and storage services
· Knowledge of DevOps tools and principles
· Ability to manage and document technology and modernization roadmaps
· Proficient in performance tuning and technical problem-solving
· Experience with helpdesk support, issue escalation, and customer service principles
· Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
· Experience in AWS Cloud
Desired Skills and Qualifications
CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or similar certifications preferred.
C2 Essentials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Location | Arlington, VA (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $76,000–$119,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.c2essentials.com |
Headquartered in Northern Virginia for over 20 years, C2 Essentials is a strategic HR Outsourcing company. C2 provides Benefit & Healthcare Reform Management; Recruiting; Payroll & Tax Administration; Employer Liability Management services; and Federal Contract services with its industry-leading ASO and PEO models. C2 is not a placement agency or a headhunter, we are the backend office providing HR and recruiting support to our customers so they are focusing on servicing their customers and building their core competencies. Our clients count on C2 recruiters to source qualified candidates for their government contracts. C2 has a successful track record of locating individuals with unique qualifications, skill sets or professional experiences. Through careful attention to the job requirements, in-depth screening, interviewing and evaluation of candidates C2 has developed a unique methodology in sourcing the right candidates for our clients’ various programs.