Space Force - Linux Administrator

Acara Solution is seeking a Space Force - Linux Administrator for our client, located in Scottsdale, AZ.

• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Technology or Mathematics with 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in hands-on AWS, including EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Linux system administration in enterprise environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Agile experience.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator certification.
• Good scripting skills in Bash, Python, or other languages.
• Understanding of secure cloud architectures and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA).

Additional Information:

• Requires a Secret Clearance.
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.