job summary:
Our client is in search of a Linux Administrator to join their Space Ground Systems Engineering team.
location: Scottsdale, Arizona
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $68 - 72 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
The Linux Administrator 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.
Key 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
Required Qualifications:- 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)
- Active security clearance or ability to re-qualify immediately
qualifications:
Education:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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