Remote Aws Advanced Networking Jobs in Houston, TX

Role: AWS Cloud Administrator

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Pay Range: $150,000-160,000 / year

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Administrator to support the administration, reliability, security, and ongoing optimization of a cloud-based infrastructure environment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining AWS resources, supporting deployments, improving operational processes, and helping ensure cloud systems remain secure, available, and cost-effective.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on AWS experience, a solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and networking, and the ability to troubleshoot issues across a production environment. Experience working within a healthcare-related technology environment is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• AWS Infrastructure: Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure supporting business-critical applications and services, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and availability.
• Cloud Operations: Monitor cloud environments, investigate performance or availability concerns, and proactively address infrastructure issues.
• Security & Access: Administer cloud security controls, user permissions, access policies, encryption, and other measures designed to protect company systems and data.
• Business Continuity: Support backup, recovery, and resiliency strategies to help ensure critical systems and information remain available.
• Cloud Optimization: Review resource utilization and AWS spending while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts, infrastructure-as-code, and automated processes to improve the consistency and efficiency of cloud administration.
• Application Support: Partner with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to support application deployments, integrations, and troubleshooting within AWS.
• Infrastructure Documentation: Maintain technical documentation related to cloud architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and support processes.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and recommend improvements to the AWS environment and related operational processes.
• Technology Awareness: Keep current with AWS capabilities, cloud security practices, and emerging technologies that may improve the organization's infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Approximately 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting AWS environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and administration.
• Experience with core AWS services and cloud resource management.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, routing, subnets, and security controls.
• Experience with scripting or automation using technologies such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity, performance, and availability issues.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and access management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification such as Solutions Architect – Associate or SysOps Administrator – Associate.
• Experience supporting technology within healthcare, medical services, pharmacy, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with electronic health record platforms or healthcare financial/revenue-cycle technology.
• Experience supporting cloud environments where availability, security, and data protection are critical.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment practices.

What We're Looking For

• We are looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on with AWS and can take ownership of day-to-day cloud operations while also identifying opportunities to improve the environment. The successful candidate will be a strong troubleshooter, communicator, and collaborator who can work across infrastructure, development, and business teams.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.