Security-Cleared Linux Systems Engineer (AWS, PHP, MySQL)

Footbridge Federal; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Paid time off & flexible scheduling

Professional development & certs

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior systems administrator to manage Linux servers, patch and harden systems, and design robust AWS infrastructure. You will develop and support web applications, administer MySQL databases, and partner with stakeholders to resolve performance bottlenecks.

Requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in systems administration, and strong PHP and database skills. This role focuses on defense and federal missions with a culture of ownership and hands-on growth.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years of systems administration experience or relevant degree.
• Strong Linux server administration and patching experience.
• Hands-on AWS design and maintenance experience.
• 5+ years of OO programming, preferably PHP.
• Solid MySQL relational database knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage, patch, and harden Linux-based servers.
• Design and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS environments.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and support web applications and services.
• Administer relational databases and resolve database issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to diagnose infrastructure bottlenecks.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Linux administration

Object-oriented programming (PHP)

SQL (MySQL) knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / CIS or related

Tools

AWS

Joomla! CMS

Job description

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior systems administrator to manage Linux servers, patch and harden systems, and design robust AWS infrastructure. You will develop and support web applications, administer MySQL databases, and partner with stakeholders to resolve performance bottlenecks.

Requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in systems administration, and strong PHP and database skills. This role focuses on defense and federal missions with a culture of ownership and hands-on growth.