AWS Systems Administrator (part of Eight Eleven Group)

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7 Indianapolis, IN 46266 Hybrid work $40 - $45 an hour -

Contract AWS System Administrator Location:

Indianapolis, IN Reports To:

IT Director Pay Range:

$40-45/Hour Position Overview The IT Cloud Infrastructure and System Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, management, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure supporting the mission-critical systems. This technical role ensures the availability, reliability, scalability, and security of systems across multiple cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure). The Administrator will work under the guidance of the IT Director, collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and state partners to support cloud-native applications, containerized services, databases, virtual infrastructure, and automation pipelines to accelerate digital transformation. Key Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and maintain infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure, including virtual machines, containers, serverless services, storage, and networking.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates.
• Manage and optimize server workloads across Linux and Windows environments in both cloud and hybrid settings.
• Administer cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes (EKS/GKE/AKS), Docker, Lambda functions, and other PaaS/FaaS offerings.
• Monitor system health, automate alerts, and respond to incidents using modern observability tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Stackdriver, etc.).
• Lead or support system patching, upgrades, and hardening to ensure compliance and security.
• Manage and optimize virtual networks.
• Support and manage database solutions including AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, Azure SQL Database, as well as traditional environments using Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Perform routine backups, restores, replication, and performance tuning for both cloud-native and on-premise databases.
• Ensure secure and efficient data storage, archiving, and retrieval practices in line with compliance requirements.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Implement and maintain secure access policies including IAM roles, service principals, and policies across cloud platforms.
• Support compliance with

NIST, SOC

2, and state cybersecurity standards by conducting regular audits and remediation.

• Manage firewalls, VPNs, identity providers, and endpoint protection in coordination with state cybersecurity frameworks.
• Work with external cloud vendors and solution providers to resolve issues, evaluate new tools, and ensure effective implementation of services.
• Document system configurations, changes, procedures, and best practices.
• Support internal IT projects and collaborate with application teams to deploy and scale services as required.

Tools & Technologies Cloud Platforms:

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Cloud-Native Services:

• EC2, S3,

Lambda, GKE/EKS/AKS, Cloud Run, App Services, Cloud Functions, IAM, Azure AD IaC Tools:

Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates CI/CD Tools:

GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline Monitoring Tools:

CloudWatch, AppDynamics, WIZ Databases:

SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL Scripting Languages:

PowerShell, Bash, Python Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with containerization, serverless architecture, and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both cloud-native databases and traditional RDBMS systems. Preferred Qualifications
• Certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Experience with government or public-sector IT systems.
• Familiarity with state cybersecurity and compliance standards. Competencies

Technical Mastery:

Deep technical skills in cloud computing, systems administration, and enterprise infrastructure.

Problem Solving:

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.

Adaptability:

Able to learn new tools and platforms quickly in a dynamic environment.

Team Collaboration:

Comfortable working across departments, vendors, and IT disciplines.

Customer Focus:

Committed to delivering reliable, secure, and efficient technology solutions for internal and external stakeholders. EEO Statement Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Benefits & Perks Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay Disclaimer The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay:

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46266