Senior Linux Web Server Engineer (Remote)

DecisionPoint Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DecisionPoint Corporation seeks an experienced Linux/Web Server Administrator to manage Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, NGINX on RHEL. The role emphasizes web server configuration, reverse proxies, SSL/TLS, load balancing, and application troubleshooting in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities include production support, performance tuning, security hardening per DISA STIG/DoD RMF, and vulnerability remediation. Must have Top Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+; 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux, web server, or application server administration experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

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

Tomcat

NGINX

reverse proxying

SSL/TLS

load balancing

Bash scripting

automation

JVM logs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RHEL

Job description

DecisionPoint Corporation seeks an experienced Linux/Web Server Administrator to manage Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, NGINX on RHEL. The role emphasizes web server configuration, reverse proxies, SSL/TLS, load balancing, and application troubleshooting in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities include production support, performance tuning, security hardening per DISA STIG/DoD RMF, and vulnerability remediation. Must have Top Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+; 5+ years of relevant experience.