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Remote Amazon System Administrator Jobs in Washington, DC

ESM

Senior Systems Administrator

Vienna, VA · Remote

$170K - $190K/yr

... manage system maintenance, upgrades, new installations, and remote support activities while ... Azure Administrator Associate or higherMinimum ClearanceSecretPhysical RequirementsRequired to ...

Maximus

Journeyman ICAM Administrator

VA · On-site +1

This is a remote position. The Mid-level System Administrator will be supporting Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) services. The role focuses on Tier-2 directory and SSO operations ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact ... Administer AWS-managed database services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, and ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact ... Administer AWS-managed database services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, and ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact ... Administer AWS-managed database services, including Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, and ...

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How much do remote amazon system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote amazon system administrator in Washington, DC is $100,719.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,300.00 and $117,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Amazon System Administrator vs Remote Cloud Support Engineer?

AspectRemote Amazon System AdministratorRemote Cloud Support Engineer
CertificationsAWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Linux/Windows certificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentManaging AWS infrastructure, troubleshooting, deploymentSupporting cloud environments, resolving technical issues
Industry UsagePrimarily in IT, cloud management, and infrastructure rolesIn cloud services, technical support, and customer service roles

The Remote Amazon System Administrator focuses on managing and maintaining AWS infrastructure, requiring specific certifications and technical skills. In contrast, the Remote Cloud Support Engineer provides technical support for cloud environments, often handling customer issues. Both roles involve cloud platforms but differ in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Remote Amazon System Administrator job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,719 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Systems Administrator

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Rockville, MD • On-site, Remote

$121K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Hybrid Cloud systems including VMWare, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

  • Provide technical leadership and oversight of the NIST Hybrid Cloud through workflow and service delivery automation, operational issue identification, and service degradation prevention.

  • Perform system administration tasks such as lifecycle management for IT assets, and support ITIL service management processes including Incident, Problem, and Change management.

Job description

Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, security, and operational maintenance of diverse Windows and Cloud Services. This role directly supports the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) services and NIST Mission Essential Functions, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the NIST OISM and National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) infrastructure.
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This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Working as a Systems Administrator for the Office of Information Systems, Infrastructure Services Division, you will manage, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot Hybrid Cloud systems to include VMWare, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud systems and provide technical leadership and oversight of the NIST Hybrid Cloud through workflow and service delivery automation, identification of operational issues, and prevention of service degradation
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Conditions of employment
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications
Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: providing system administration and development for Hybrid Cloud Services. Specifically:
  • Implementing lifecycle management for IT assets provisioned through the system, including creating and scheduling reports.
  • Performing Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service management to include Incident, Problem, and Change management.
  • Providing functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation for server systems.
  • Assisting in designing, writing, testing, and debugging PowerShell, Ansible, Python or similar automation languages

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Education
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
Additional information
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!
  • We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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  • You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position.
  • All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
  • A probationary period may be required.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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