Linux Administrator - AWS Security Clearance

Position: Linux Administrator - AWS with Security Clearance
Role:
Linux Administrator Client:
Defense-Aerospace Hourly Rate: up to $70/hr (W2, non-benefited) Length:
Long-term

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ Clearance:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.

Description:

* Install, configure, and maintain Service Now MID servers on Linux platforms for future Discovery and integration operations

* Manage Linux server infrastructure including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Ubuntu systems supporting Service Now

* Configure and maintain AWS infrastructure components including EC2 instances, RDS databases, VPCs, security groups, and networking for cloud-based Service Now resources

* Implement system hardening, patching, and security configurations aligned with federal security baselines (STIGs, CIS benchmarks)

* Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; troubleshoot Linux-level issues affecting Service Now operations

* Automate deployment and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Cloud Formation

* Manage backup and disaster recovery procedures for MID servers and supporting infrastructure components

* Coordinate with network and security teams on firewall rules, routing, and connectivity requirements across enclaves

* Maintain system documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and configuration management databases

Required Skills:

* 3+ years Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments

* 2+ years hands-on AWS experience including EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Cloud Watch

* Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible)

* Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages

* Understanding of secure cloud architectures and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)

* Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification preferred

* AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Sys Ops Administrator certification strongly preferred
Required

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to and I will call back with more information. #CJ #Clearance #Cleared