AWS Systems Engineer

Post Date

Jun 26, 2025

Location

Herndon,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20170
US
Aug 30, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

System Administrator

Req #

SDG-791682

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client is looking for a fully remote Systems Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will become part of a Data Center and Cloud Optimization program supporting the biometric system . This role will support the Technical Director in managing system evolution and refreshment needed to future-proof these solutions against obsolescence and to ensure that legacy technologies and services continue to satisfy changing stakeholder needs. This is a fully remote role working 9-3pm EST for their core hours.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Ability to obtain DHS EOD
-5+ years of systems engineering experience or IT related experience.
-Must have excellent communication skills.
-Ability to work effectively in diverse, multi-national and virtual environment
-Experience with AWS or AWS GovCloud.
-Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree
Experience with requirements verification and requirements traceability.
Experience with Splunk.
Experience with back-end Biometric Matching systems.
Experience parsing, data mining, and processing biometric and biographic information.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.