AWS Systems Administrator

Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

ALTA IT has a Direct Hire position open for a AWS Sytem Administrator.

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Onsite - Chantilly, VA 20151 or Alexandria, VA
Top Secret clearance required to start on program. Must be willing to sit for CI Poly.
Sec+ required
The System Administrator will be responsible for providing guidance across the Technical Services team, including requirements definition, design, implementation, and testing.
Responsibilities Plan, execute, and monitor software update deployments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) to ensure all endpoints are properly patched and compliant with organizational security policies.
Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule and implement maintenance windows for deploying updates and patches, minimizing impact on end-user productivity.
Customize software update groups and deployment packages within MECM to target specific collections of devices, ensuring appropriate testing and phased rollout strategies.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software update deployments, including failed installations, update conflicts, and compliance discrepancies.
Design and implement automated workflows for deploying third-party software updates using MECM, leveraging vendor catalogs or custom update packages.
Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to package and deploy software applications using MECM, adhering to best practices for application compatibility and user experience.
Monitor software deployment success rates, compliance levels, and deployment status using MECM reports and dashboards, proactively addressing any discrepancies or failures.
Continuously evaluate and optimize MECM software deployment processes and configurations to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Required Skills: Journeyman level education and experience
Top Secret clearance with willingness to sit for CI Poly post hire
Experience in software installation/upgrades
Experience in Windows troubleshooting
2+ years MECM/SCCM experience
Must have a DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II or higher certification upon hire:

CompTia Security+ CE
CISSP

Preferred Skills: Senior level education and experience
4+ years MECM/SCCM experience
Experience creating a new MECM/SCCM infrastructure deployment
AWS knowledge and experience equivalent to AWS SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect associate


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Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

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