Linux Administrator w​/AWS - Secret Clearance

Our client is in search of a Linux Administrator to join their Space Ground Systems Engineering team.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification preferred
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Sys Ops Administrator certification strongly preferred
• 3+ years Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments
• 2+ years hands-on AWS experience including EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Cloud Watch
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible)
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages
• Understanding of secure cloud architectures and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
• Active security clearance or ability to re-qualify immediately

Education:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.