The Role
The Systems Administrator will manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, monitor data flows, ensure security compliance, and provide technical support for IT systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Administrator to join the Data Transformation Solutions (DTS) TTO. This role is perfect for someone who bridges the gap between traditional systems administration and modern CloudOps. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the health of our cloud infrastructure, managing and monitoring complex data flows, and ensuring our environment remains secure through rigorous testing. The ideal candidate will support system administration using AWS, and have experience administering NiFi.
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
**This position requires PRIVAC. Candidate must have a current (within 7 years) poly and/or currently possess the minimum level of PRIVAC required for this role (SYS). When submitting candidates, please confirm their poly/PRIVAC status.
***This position is eligible for a $5k bonus! (Includes 20% SEP IRA contribution)***
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Deploy, manage, and scale AWS resources (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda). Optimize cloud spending and ensure high availability across environments.
- Data Orchestration: Maintain and optimize Apache NiFi clusters. Design and troubleshoot data routing, transformation, and system-to-system delivery logic.
- Security & Compliance: Perform regular security testing, including vulnerability scans.
- Assist in remediating findings to maintain a hardened security posture.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks and integrate security tools into the CI/CD pipeline.
- Monitoring & Support: Provide Tier 2/3 support for system outages. Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
- Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Linux (RHEL/AL2023)
- AWS Expertise: Proven experience managing AWS environments
- Data Flow Knowledge: Direct experience configuring and monitoring Apache NiFi or similar ETL/orchestration tools.
Desired Technical Skills
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with accreditation, ATO, SSP Maintenance.
- CI/CD (Git) and Jira/Confluence for ticket tracking/documentation.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer Associate, or RHCSA certifications
The Benefits Package
- Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
- Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
- A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision and Dental
- Life and AD&D Benefits
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
- Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
Additional benefits include:
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
Company Environment & Perks
- Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
- Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
- Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
- Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
- Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
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The Company
What We Do
Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers. Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer. Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.
