Space Force - Linux Administrator

Acara Solution is seeking a Space Force - Linux Administrator for our client, located in Scottsdale, AZ.

• The Linux Administrator provides infrastructure support for Service Now MID servers, application nodes, RDS instances, and supporting systems within a self-hosted network enclave.
• This role combines Linux system administration with cloud infrastructure expertise to ensure reliable platform operations, particularly for Discovery, and any future integrations.
• Install, configure, and maintain Service Now MID servers on Linux platforms for future Discovery and integration operations.
• Manage Linux server infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Ubuntu systems, supporting Service Now.
• Configure and maintain AWS infrastructure components, including EC2 instances, RDS databases, VPCs, security groups, and networking for cloud-based Service Now resources.
• Implement system hardening, patching, and security configurations aligned with federal security baselines (STIGs, CIS benchmarks).
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; troubleshoot Linux-level issues affecting Service Now operations.
• Automate deployment and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Cloud Formation.
• Manage backup and disaster recovery procedures for MID servers and supporting infrastructure components.
• Coordinate with network and security teams on firewall rules, routing, and connectivity requirements across enclaves.
• Maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and configuration management databases.

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Technology or Mathematics with 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in hands‑on AWS, including EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Cloud Watch.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Linux system administration in enterprise environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible).

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Agile experience.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Sys Ops Administrator certification.
• Good scripting skills in Bash, Python, or other languages.
• Understanding of secure cloud architectures and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA).

• Requires a Secret Clearance.
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.