Linux Administrator

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Space Force - Linux Administrator with AWS Skills

Scottsdale, AZ

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.

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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
• 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

• 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)

• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)