Web Server Administrator

DecisionPoint | Cortek

$95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, DevOps Engineering, or a related field is necessary.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Linux, web server, or application server administration.
  • Proficient in Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX with hands-on experience.
  • Strong expertise in reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, and load balancing configurations.
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in web and application server environments.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIG, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX on Linux.
  • Configure and support reverse proxies, virtual hosts, load balancing, and SSL/TLS.
  • Troubleshoot web and application issues across various services and systems.
  • Perform performance tuning and root-cause analysis using logs.
  • Administer RHEL systems, focusing on services, permissions, and security hardening.
  • Apply DISA STIG and DoD RMF security requirements to remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Support production environments and participate in on-call rotations.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position allowing work from anywhere.
  • Opportunity to work in a security-focused environment with military standards.
  • Engagement in a challenging and technically diverse role with opportunities for growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

DecisionPoint is seeking an experienced Linux/Web Server Administrator to manage and support Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, NGINX, and RHEL environments. The role requires strong expertise in web server configuration, reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, load balancing, Linux administration, and application troubleshooting. Responsibilities include maintaining production systems, resolving complex performance and connectivity issues, and supporting security hardening and vulnerability remediation. Experience with DISA STIGs, DoD RMF requirements, and Bash scripting is highly valued.

These positions are fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX on Linux.
  • Configure and support reverse proxies, virtual hosts, load balancing, SSL/TLS, redirects, and application routing.
  • Troubleshoot web and application issues across Linux, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, firewalls, certificates, and backend connectivity.
  • Perform performance tuning and root-cause analysis using server, application, and JVM logs.
  • Administer RHEL systems, including services, permissions, networking, packages, logging, and security hardening.
  • Apply DISA STIG / DoD RMF security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Support production environments and participate in an on-call rotation.
Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

  • Must hold anactive Top Secret clearance

Education (Required)

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, DevOps Engineering, ora relatedfield.

Experience (Required)

  • Minimum of 5years of Linux, web server, or application server administration experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX.
  • Strong knowledge of reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and web server configuration.
  • Experience troubleshooting Tomcat/JVM, Apache, NGINX, Linux, and network connectivity issues.
  • Strong RHEL/Linux command-line and system administration skills.
  • Experience with DISA STIG, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Experience with Bash scripting and automation is preferred.

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+ certification required.

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