AWS Cloud/Linux Administrator

AWS Cloud/Linux Administrator

Position Summary

The AWS Cloud/Linux Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining Linux-based systems and AWS cloud infrastructure. This role ensures system stability, security, and performance by applying patches, performing backups and recovery, creating AMIs, and troubleshooting complex system issues. The administrator manages application servers (Apache, PHP, Redis, Tomcat, Oracle), supports security and monitoring tools, and maintains data integrity through continuous system configuration oversight. The position requires strong experience in RHEL/Linux administration, AWS services, automation (Ansible, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Puppet), scripting (Python, Bash, Perl), CI/CD pipeline development, and kernel-level debugging. Additional competencies include network file systems, SELinux, high-speed fabrics, HPC environments, and cloud configuration automation. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills are essential.

This position will be a remote opportunity. Qualified candidate must have or can obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Installs new software releases, system upgrades, operating system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems.
• Performs system backups and recovery. Creates an AMI (Amazon Machine Image) after OS patching.
• Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Install, setup, configure, troubleshoot and administer new and existing Apache, PHP, Redis, Ansible, Tomcat and Oracle Application servers that provide Web-based services.
• Install, setup, configure, troubleshoot and administer new and existing system support applications including but not limited to: McAfee, BigFix Client, FireEye Client, Nessus Tenable, Arcsight Log Archiver, IBM Direct Connect, Dell.

Required Qualifications

• Five+ years Linux/Unix/Redhat (preferred RHEL 7) Administration Experience and 1+ Years of AWS Cloud Experience required.
• Experience with Infrastructure As Code, CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, CloudFormation and Puppet.
• Experience in automation and develop CI/CD pipelines for Automated Server Patching
• Experience with applying patches, debugging issues and building custom kernels as required to implement functionality and address security concerns.
• Proficiency in shell scripting with languages such as Python, Perl, Korn, Burne/Bash.
• Slid understanding of the software development process including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation and testing of scalable, distributed applications in a Linux environment.
• Experience with SE Linux System administration experience in configuration and policy.
• Experience with Network file systems (e.g., Lustre, NFS) and Ethernet Networking.
• Experience with debugging issues with the Linux kernel including examining source code and using tools such as crash and systemtap.
• Experience with RDMA Communications, Infiniband or Omni-Path high speed fabrics, including subnet management, IPoIB and/or IPoOPA mechanisms, fabric topology and health monitoring and integration with MPI.
• Familiarity with automating approaches to configuring and maintaining (e.g., patching) systems in cloud environment.
• Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work, and ability to multitask.
• Storage Manager, ManageEngine Patch Manager, and Manage Engine AD Manager.
• Key skills, Network security groups, AD integration, Load Balancer configurations, AWS Direct Connect and Backup, Archival experience in addition to basic compute and storage experience i.e. EC2, EBS, S3 with automatic scripting using Ansible or Cloud Formation.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High-Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Precise Software Solutions is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We expect every member of the Precise community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.