Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS / Regulated Data) - NYS Government - Fully Remote

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 Extension Key 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 Associate Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr