Linux Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Linux Administrator with Security Clearance
Requisition #:

Job Title:

Space Force - Linux Administrator with AWS Skills

Location:

US-AZ-Scottsdale Responsibilities:
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. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Secret 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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) Our Commitment to You:

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