Linux Administrator w​/AWS Skills Security Clearance

Position: Linux Administrator w/ AWS Skills with Security Clearance
Position:
Linux Administrator w/ AWS Skills

Clearance Required:

Secret

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ;
Onsite Responsibilities:
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. Agile experience preferred.

Qualifications:

The Linux Administrator provides infrastructure support for Service Now MID servers, application nodes, RDS instances, and supporting systems within a self-hosted network enclave. This role combines Linux system administration with cloud infrastructure expertise to ensure reliable platform operations, particularly for Discovery, and any future integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

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 Qualifications:

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification preferred
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Sys Ops Administrator certification strongly preferred
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)
Active security clearance or ability to re-qualify immediately
Our Commitment to You:
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)