Linux Web Server Administrator

DecisionPoint Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an experienced Linux/Web Server Administrator to manage Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, NGINX on RHEL. The role emphasizes web server configuration, reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, load balancing, and troubleshooting across Linux environments.

Remote positions are offered. Candidates with DISA STIG/DoD RMF experience and Bash scripting are highly valued, and a Top Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, DevOps Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years Linux, web server, or application server administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX.
• Experience with reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and web server configuration.
• Experience troubleshooting Tomcat/JVM, Linux, and network connectivity issues.
• Experience with Bash scripting and automation preferred.
• Experience with DISA STIG and DoD RMF security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX on Linux.
• Configure and support reverse proxies, virtual hosts, load balancing, SSL/TLS, redirects, and application routing.
• Troubleshoot web and application issues across Linux, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, firewalls, certificates, and backend connectivity.
• Perform performance tuning and root‑cause analysis using server, application, and JVM logs.
• Administer RHEL systems, including services, permissions, networking, packages, logging, and security hardening.
• Apply DISA STIG / DoD RMF security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support production environments and participate in an on‑call rotation.

Skills

Linux administration

Apache HTTPD

NGINX

Tomcat

SSL/TLS configuration

Reverse proxying

Load balancing

Bash scripting

JVM troubleshooting

Security hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / DevOps

Tools

DISA STIG knowledge

RMF knowledge

Job description

Linux/Web Server Administrator

Overview DecisionPoint is seeking an experienced Linux/Web Server Administrator to manage and support Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, NGINX, and RHEL environments. The role requires strong expertise in web server configuration, reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, load balancing, Linux administration, and application troubleshooting.

These positions are fully remote.

Experience with DISA STIGs, DoD RMF requirements, and Bash scripting is highly valued.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, patch, and troubleshoot Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX on Linux.
• Configure and support reverse proxies, virtual hosts, load balancing, SSL/TLS, redirects, and application routing.
• Troubleshoot web and application issues across Linux, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, firewalls, certificates, and backend connectivity.
• Perform performance tuning and root‑cause analysis using server, application, and JVM logs.
• Administer RHEL systems, including services, permissions, networking, packages, logging, and security hardening.
• Apply DISA STIG / DoD RMF security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support production environments and participate in an on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement Must hold an active Top Secret clearance
• Education (Required) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, DevOps Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience (Required) Minimum of 10 years of Linux, web server, or application server administration experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX.
• Strong knowledge of reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and web server configuration.
• Experience troubleshooting Tomcat/JVM, Apache, NGINX, Linux, and network connectivity issues.
• Strong RHEL/Linux command-line and system administration skills.
• Experience with DISA STIG, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with Bash scripting and automation is preferred.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy EEO and Affiantive Action Policy:

DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affiantive Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.

Pay Transparency Policy:

In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.