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)
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Build and maintain AWS environments — account structure, VPCs, subnets, route tables, gateways, and security groups
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Design and implement VPC architectures including peering, NAT gateways, and network access controls
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Capture and document AWS environment configurations using Terraform or CloudFormation for reproducibility and recovery
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Restore AWS environments from IaC templates and backups following outages or configuration drift
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Manage EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch resources within secure cloud environments
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Implement AWS Backup and snapshot policies for EC2, RDS, and EBS recovery
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Monitor infrastructure health and compliance using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES — LINUX ADMINISTRATION (SUPPORTING ROLE)
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Install, configure, and maintain ServiceNow MID servers on RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
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Apply system patches and hardening aligned with STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
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Automate routine tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible
SECURITY & DOCUMENTATION
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Design and maintain cloud environments aligned with FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 controls
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Maintain architecture diagrams, VPC topology maps, runbooks, and IaC documentation
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Coordinate with network and security teams on firewall rules and enclave connectivity
MANDATORY SKILLS
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US Citizenship required due to government contract requirements
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Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to re-qualify immediately
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Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience (or Master's with 3+ years)
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3-5 years of hands-on AWS experience — EC2, VPC, RDS, IAM, S3, CloudWatch
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Demonstrated experience designing VPCs and managing AWS networking components
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Proficiency with Terraform and/or CloudFormation for environment capture and deployment
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Experience rebuilding or restoring AWS environments from IaC and backup states
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2+ years of Linux administration — RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
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Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
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Working knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST cloud security standards
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or SysOps Administrator certification
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RHCSA or equivalent Linux certification
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Familiarity with ServiceNow platform or MID server operations
