Overview A New York State government agency is hiring an AWS-focused IT Systems Administrator to operate and enhance secure, cloud-hosted platforms for healthcare and regulated data systems. Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience architecting healthcare data processing systems. You'll work with AWS core services, Linux-based tools, and secure data exchange systems, while gaining exposure to advanced cloud and DevOps practices.Pay: $35–$45/hr | 12-Month Contract | Fully Remote | Possible ExtensionKey Responsibilities Administer and monitor multiple AWS VPC environments for performance, cost control, and compliance.Support secure data exchange connections and implement monitoring solutions.Manage Linux-based processing tools and basic automation scripts.Perform system updates, configurations, and ensure uptime for production workloads.Participate in production support, including occasional after-hours response.Must-Have Skills 3+ years of professional experience architecting healthcare data processing systems (required).3+ years AWS administration (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC) in a production environment.Experience in regulated data environments (HIPAA, PHI, government systems).Linux server administration and basic scripting skills (Bash, Python).Preferred Skills AWS EKS administration.Infrastructure as code using Terraform .Monitoring solutions (ELK, EFK, OpenSearch).AWS Security certification.Seniority level AssociateEmployment type ContractJob function Information TechnologyIndustries IT Services and IT Consulting and Government Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr