Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Bash Scripting, Benchmarking, CentOS, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Consulting, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Firewalls, Identify Issues, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Mathematics, Network Routing, Network Security, Performance Analysis, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Secret Clearance, Security Patches, Server Support, ServiceNow, System Architecture, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Ubuntu
TITLE: Linux Administrator
Required: Secret clearance
RATE RANGE: $65.00/hr – 73.50/hr W2 contract with limited benefits
contract or contract to hire
HYBRID LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ
***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US
SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED***
Linux Administrator with AWS Skills for a role in Scottsdale, AZ. Provides infrastructure support for ServiceNow 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.
REQUIREMENTS
- 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
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification preferred
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps 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 CloudWatch
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
- Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages
- Understanding of secure cloud architectures and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain ServiceNow 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 ServiceNow
- Configure and maintain AWS infrastructure components including EC2 instances, RDS databases, VPCs, security groups, and networking for cloud-based ServiceNow 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 ServiceNow operations
- Automate deployment and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
- 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
Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to
Mbaldwin@geologics.com
*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
Meredith Baldwin
Recruiter
(703) 891-6115
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