AWS System Administrator

Stanbridge University is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented AWS System Administrator to join our Information and Web Technology team. This role is critical to managing our AWS infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, and supporting cloud-based business applications. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical proficiency, critical thinking abilities, and strong communication skills. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Information and Web Technology, this individual will be responsible for the configuration, monitoring, and management of our AWS environment.
Essential Functions:

• Manage the full AWS lifecycle including provisioning, security, and automation
• Migrate existing on-premises bare-metal and virtual environments to AWS
• Design and maintain multi-tier architectures
• Fine-tune and configure cloud infrastructure for optimal performance
• Perform kernel patching, errata updates, and software upgrades
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Maintain secure access controls and data integrity within AWS applications
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and scalability

Qualifications:

• AWS Certification required
• Must be on-site in Irvine, CA
• Experience with Route 53, EC2, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, Certificate Manager, API Gateway, WAF & Shield, Load Balancing, VPC, VPN, ElastiCache, S3, Glacier, MediaConvert, CloudFront, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, IAM, cost forecasting and management
• Working knowledge of Terraform
• Solid understanding of AWS architectural best practices
• Experience with on-prem virtualization (e.g., VMware, XenServer)
• 1-2 years of experience as an on-premises Systems Administrator
• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals: DNS, TCP/IP, Firewalls
• Proven experience in designing and operating secure, fault-tolerant AWS systems
• Pay Range: $75,000 - $115,000 per year (dependent on experience and education)

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be physically present in the office to perform all job duties
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities

Work Environment:

• Standard office setting with typical interruptions and deadlines
• Interaction with others and use of standard office equipment is frequent

Physical Demands:

• Regularly sits for extended periods and uses a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds

Clear verbal communication and vision are necessary for job functions
Benefits:

• Professional opportunities in a growing organization
• An organization that values and appreciates its employees
• A highly competitive pay and benefits package, including:
• - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• - Retirement Plan (401(k))
• - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• - Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• A strong community service culture
• A collaborative and mission-driven environment that encourages innovation and excellence

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces diversity, inclusion, and employee appreciation in all aspects of our work.