Linux Administrator

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

• Active Secret Clearance

• 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

Mbaldwin@geologics.com

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