AWS CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR - LINUX EXPERIENCE
Note: Requires Active Secret or ability to re-qualify immediately - Top Secret accepted
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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 ServiceNow MID servers and related components, combining Linux system administration with cloud infrastructure expertise for reliable platform operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - AWS INFRASTRUCTURE (PRIMARY FOCUS)
- 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 CloudFormation for reproducibility and recovery
- Restore AWS environments from IaC templates and backups following outages or configuration drift
- Manage EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch resources within secure cloud environments
- Implement AWS Backup and snapshot policies for EC2, RDS, and EBS recovery
- Monitor infrastructure health and compliance using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - LINUX ADMINISTRATION (SUPPORTING ROLE)
- Install, configure, and maintain ServiceNow 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
SECURITY & DOCUMENTATION
- 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
MANDATORY SKILLS
- 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, CloudWatch
- Demonstrated experience designing VPCs and managing AWS networking components
- Proficiency with Terraform and/or CloudFormation 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
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or SysOps Administrator certification
- RHCSA or equivalent Linux certification
- Familiarity with ServiceNow platform or MID server operations
