Senior Linux System Administrator - AWS & STIG Security

International Executive Service Corps; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a System Administrator for Linux in Colorado. The role requires strong Linux OS administration, experience in an AWS cloud setting, and the ability to automate routines using scripting languages.

You will support operations, work with hosting partners, and ensure STIG compliance. The position offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Five years of OS SA experience, preferably in an AWS Cloud environment.
• Minimum 3+ years of Linux experience and 3+ years providing operations support.
• Ability to work with 3rd party hosting teams, preferably Cloud Service Providers.
• Configure Linux servers from scratch, including disk layout and OS installation.
• Strong network troubleshooting and ability to edit technical docs.
• Automate day-to-day ops with bash, perl, or python scripting.
• Experience with OS Security/STIG requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure the Linux OS and related packages.
• Resolve issues via internal help desk tickets and collaborate with teams.
• Interact with customers, developers, and end-users to address needs.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Linux

OS Administration

Network Troubleshooting

Scripting

STIG compliance

Documentation

Independent/Teamwork

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

AWS EC2

Job description

DCCA is seeking a System Administrator for Linux in Colorado. The role requires strong Linux OS administration, experience in an AWS cloud setting, and the ability to automate routines using scripting languages.

You will support operations, work with hosting partners, and ensure STIG compliance. The position offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and paid leave.