AWS Cloud Administrator with Linux skills
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an AWS Cloud Administrator position within their high-technology defense systems team supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground Management and Integration (GMI) Program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design, deploy, secure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical space and defense operations. The position focuses heavily on AWS architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud recovery capabilities, and Linux administration within secure environments.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Position: AWS Cloud Administrator
Contract Length: 12–24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay Rate: $73.51 per hour
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM field with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience
Schedule: First Shift
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance required at time of hire (U.S. citizenship required)
In this role, you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:
AWS Infrastructure (Primary Focus)
- Build and maintain AWS cloud environments including account structures, VPCs, subnets, route tables, gateways, and security groups.
- Design and implement secure VPC architectures including peering, NAT gateways, and network access controls.
- Capture and document AWS environment configurations using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
- Develop reproducible and recoverable cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
- Restore AWS environments from IaC templates, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
- Manage AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Implement AWS Backup policies and snapshot strategies for EC2, RDS, and EBS recovery.
- Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and compliance using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
Linux Administration
- Install, configure, and maintain ServiceNow MID Servers on RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu environments.
- Apply operating system patches, hardening configurations, and security updates.
- Ensure compliance with STIG and CIS Benchmark requirements.
- Automate system administration tasks using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
Security & Documentation
- Design and maintain cloud environments aligned with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 security controls.
- Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, topology maps, runbooks, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with network and cybersecurity teams regarding firewall rules, enclave connectivity, and security compliance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation technologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3–5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud administration experience.
- Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail.
- Expertise designing and managing AWS networking architectures and VPC environments.
- Experience using Terraform and/or CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code deployments.
- Ability to rebuild, recover, and restore AWS environments using IaC and backup solutions.
- Linux administration experience with RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
- Scripting experience using Bash and/or Python.
- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks including FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.
- RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or equivalent Linux certification.
- Experience supporting ServiceNow MID Server deployments and administration.
- Experience working within classified DoD cloud environments.
- Familiarity with SDA, satellite, space systems, or defense-related programs.
About Our Client
Our client is a mission-critical DoD–Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. They develop strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.
About APR Consulting
Since 1980, APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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