Linux System Administrator - AWS Cloud (C2S)

CACI International Inc.
Chantilly, United States of America
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 182K

Job location

Chantilly, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Build Automation
Bash
Microsoft Online Services
Ubuntu (Operating System)
CentOS
Configuration Management
Software Documentation
CompTIA Security+
Databases
Linux
DevOps
Web Servers
Identity and Access Management
IIS
Information Security Management
JSON
Python
Linux kernel
Linux System Administration
Linux Servers
Microsoft SQL Server
Team Foundation Server
Windows Server
MySQL
Powershell
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Cloud Services
Ansible
Runbook
Service Pack
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Autoscaling
System Availability
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
GIT
Cloudformation
Database Migration
Gitlab-ci
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Performance Monitor
Functional Programming
CIS Benchmarks
Cloudwatch
Terraform
Software Version Control
Docker
Jenkins
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Design, deploy, and maintain Linux servers (Amazon Linux 2, Amazon Linux 2023) in AWS C2S environments
  • Build automation scripts (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and system maintenance
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code practices for repeatable, scalable deployments
  • System Operations & Reliability
  • Ensure high availability and performance of production applications through proactive monitoring (CloudWatch) and system health metrics
  • Execute application and database migrations with minimal downtime
  • Deploy security patches (IAVA), updates, and maintain compliance with security baselines
  • Security & Compliance
  • Collaborate with Information System Security Engineers (ISSE) to maintain security accreditation under ICD 503
  • Document security controls, create system security plans, and support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
  • Maintain configuration management aligned with contract and customer requirements
  • Technical Documentation & Collaboration
  • Create clear technical documentation: architecture diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and system documentation
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, software, networking, and cloud services
  • Support development, testing, and production environments including web servers, databases (MySQL, SQL Server), and DevOps tools

Requirements

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • CompTIA Security+ (or IAT Level II equivalent)
  • Technical Skills
  • 3+ years Linux system administration (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Amazon Linux)
  • Hands-on AWS experience, specifically in C2S environments
  • Experience with Microsoft ecosystem: Active Directory, Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server
  • MySQL database administration
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing demands independently

Desired:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Advanced Technical Skills
  • AWS services: Auto Scaling, ELB, CloudWatch, Lambda, ECS, EC2, VPC, S3, IAM
  • Scripting proficiency: Python, Bash, PowerShell, JSON
  • Configuration management tools: Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS
  • CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Team Foundation Server
  • Version control: Git
  • Security & Compliance
  • ICD 503 framework familiarity
  • Experience with STIG implementation and security scanning tools

Benefits & conditions

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800

About the company

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

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