SysOps Engineer
O'Fallon, St. Clair County, Illinois, 62269, USA
Listed on 2026-03-02
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Support, Systems Engineer
O'Fallon, United States | Posted on 02/23/2026
We are seeking a Sys Ops Engineer to join a high-impact team responsible for sustaining and evolving secure, cloud-based systems critical to national defense operations.
This role offers hands-on experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, systems administration, and cybersecurity best practices. As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to the maintenance, deployment, and continuous improvement of mission-critical services hosted in the AWS cloud. While the position begins as 100% on-site at Scott AFB, candidates may become eligible for hybrid remote work based on project needs and performance.
Ideal for early-career professionals, this role supports growth in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and security operations, with strong potential for AWS certification and long-term career advancement. You will gain real-world experience working in a secure Department of Defense (DoD) environment and play a part in keeping essential systems running securely and efficiently.
What you will do:- Monitor AWS-hosted infrastructure, system logs, and security events to ensure uptime, compliance, and performance.
- Support the deployment of production updates using Jenkins pipelines and scripting tools (e.g., Power Shell, Bash, Python).
- Troubleshoot and assist with the operation of Windows IIS servers, Oracle RDS databases, and Docker-based applications.
- Participate in certificate lifecycle management (SSL/TLS), including renewals and troubleshooting.
- Support functional service representatives (FSRs) by investigating and resolving user-reported issues using structured playbooks.
- Assist in maintaining secure and compliant operations aligned with DoD cybersecurity policies
- A proactive mindset and interest in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security best practices.
- A desire to grow professionally and pursue AWS or related certifications.
- Ability to follow structured troubleshooting processes and standard documentation practices.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
- AWS services and cloud environments (basic knowledge is acceptable—training provided).
- CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins or similar automation pipelines.
- Scripting tools like Power Shell, Bash, or Python.
- System monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Basic networking and cybersecurity concepts.
- Windows Server environments and container technologies (e.g., Docker).
This position is initially 100% on-site at Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), with the potential for hybrid remote work based on performance and project needs. This position also requires a government security clearance, so candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible for work without a visa sponsorship.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems) or equivalent work experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in IT operations, cloud support, or system administration.
- Active Security+ certification (required prior to start).
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner or Certified Sys Ops Administrator – Associate).
- Experience with Windows IIS, Oracle RDS, or Docker containers.
- Prior exposure to federal or defense-related IT systems.
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with matching
- 100% Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short Term Disability, and Basic Life
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