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Virtual Amazon System Administrator Jobs in Springfield, IL

Eliassen Group

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Springfield, IL · Remote

$90 - $100/hr

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$88.1K

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

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual amazon system administrator in Springfield, IL is $88,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,400.00 and $103,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual Amazon System Administrator vs Virtual Cloud Systems Engineer?

AspectVirtual Amazon System AdministratorVirtual Cloud Systems Engineer
CertificationsAWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Work EnvironmentManaging AWS infrastructure, troubleshooting, deploymentDesigning cloud architecture, automation, deployment pipelines
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cloud service providers, e-commerceCloud consulting firms, large enterprises, SaaS providers

While both roles work within the AWS cloud environment, the Virtual Amazon System Administrator primarily manages and maintains existing AWS infrastructure, focusing on operational tasks. In contrast, the Virtual Cloud Systems Engineer designs and implements cloud solutions, emphasizing architecture and automation. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role based on your skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Amazon System Administrator job openings in Springfield, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 41% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,136 per year, or $42.4 per hour.
Information Systems Advisor I - IBM zVM Systems Administrator

Information Systems Advisor I - IBM zVM Systems Administrator

Illinois Secretary of State

Springfield, IL

$6K - $12K/mo

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Information Systems Advisor I - IBM zVM Systems Administrator
Division: Technology Office - Infrastructure
Union: IFT
Location: 501 S 2 nd St., Springfield, IL - Sangamon County
Salary: Range from $6,759 to $12,573 monthly. Commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Attention: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests.
Overview:
Responsible for managing and maintaining the State's mission-critical IBM mainframe virtualization infrastructure. This role acts as an IBM z/VM Administrator and is responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, and administration of IBM z/VM environments, ensuring system stability, performance, and security in support of statewide business applications and services. Must have deep expertise in z/VM systems management, zLinux virtualization, and resource administration, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively on high-availability, enterprise-scale environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
System Administration
  • Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/VM operating environments.
  • Apply maintenance, service packs, and system upgrades.
  • Monitor and manage z/VM system resources including CPU, memory, and I/O.
User and Resource Management
  • Administer virtual machine definitions, directory entries, and user access.
  • Manage z/VM spool, minidisks, and shared resources.
  • Maintain performance tuning and capacity planning documentation.
Security & Compliance
  • Implement and enforce RACF policies for z/VM directory and resource access.
  • Configure and support secure networking with AT-TLS and SSL/TLS keyrings.
  • Ensure compliance with SOC2, IRS Pub 1075, and other State of Illinois security frameworks.
Disaster Recovery & High Availability
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) testing and system restoration planning.
  • Develop and maintain z/VM recovery runbooks and operational procedures.
Support & Collaboration
  • Troubleshoot and resolve z/VM system issues, performance problems, and outages.
  • Work with vendors (IBM, HPE, etc.) and internal DoIT teams for upgrades, migrations, and issue resolution.
  • Provide documentation, training, and mentoring to junior staff and operations personnel.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, with coursework in the computer science field AND four years of experience with technical systems and/or programming experience and/or IT project management OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires extensive knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer and has an appreciation of the wider business context for those programs.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.
  • Requires extensive knowledge necessary to effectively perform the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
  • Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy and ethics.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
  • Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally and in written or graphic form.
  • Requires the ability to use and understand appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes to demonstrate a rational and organized approach to work.
  • Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license as required by individual positions within the class.
  • Requires the ability to push/pull, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Requires a valid Illinois Driver's License.
Application Process:
  • Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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