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