AWS CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR - LINUX EXPERIENCE

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr