Aws Cloud Administrator – Linux

AWS CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR – LINUX EXPERIENCE

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Requires Active Secret or ability to re-qualify immediately — Top Secret accepted.

Our client, a leading federal defense contractor, has an immediate and long‑term opening for an AWS Cloud Administrator with Linux experience to deploy and manage AWS cloud infrastructure within a secure network enclave, with emphasis on VPC architecture, environment configuration capture, and restoration capabilities. The role also supports Linux‑based systems running Service Now MID servers and related components, combining Linux system administration with cloud infrastructure expertise for reliable platform operations.

• Build and maintain AWS environments — account structure, VPCs, subnets, route tables, gateways, and security groups
• Design and implement VPC architectures including peering, NAT gateways, and network access controls
• Capture and document AWS environment configurations using Terraform or Cloud Formation for reproducibility and recovery
• Restore AWS environments from IaC templates and backups following outages or configuration drift
• Manage EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, and Cloud Watch resources within secure cloud environments
• Implement AWS Backup and snapshot policies for EC2, RDS, and EBS recovery
• Monitor infrastructure health and compliance using Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, and AWS Config

• Install, configure, and maintain Service Now MID servers on RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
• Apply system patches and hardening aligned with STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
• Automate routine tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible

• Design and maintain cloud environments aligned with FedRAMP and NIST 800‑53 controls
• Maintain architecture diagrams, VPC topology maps, runbooks, and IaC documentation
• Coordinate with network and security teams on firewall rules and enclave connectivity

• US Citizenship required due to government contract requirements
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to re‑qualify immediately
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience (or Master’s with 3+ years)
• 3‑5 years of hands‑on AWS experience — EC2, VPC, RDS, IAM, S3, Cloud Watch
• Demonstrated experience designing VPCs and managing AWS networking components
• Proficiency with Terraform and/or Cloud Formation for environment capture and deployment
• Experience rebuilding or restoring AWS environments from IaC and backup states
• 2+ years of Linux administration — RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
• Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
• Working knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST cloud security standards

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Sys Ops Administrator certification
• RHCSA or equivalent Linux certification
• Familiarity with Service Now platform or MID server operations