AWS Cloud, Linux Engineer

Atlas Technologies

. Administer enterprise Linux systems using RHEL 9, including user access, OS patching, package repositories, storage, networking, services, and kernel/system performance tuning .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering enterprise Linux systems, particularly RHEL 9, and managing AWS resources with a focus on security, scalability, and compliance. Proficient in implementing infrastructure best practices, including zero-trust principles and effective incident management.

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AWS Resource ManagementEnterprise Linux AdministrationSecurity Hardening and ComplianceCI/CD Pipeline ManagementInfrastructure Design and Deployment

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Hard Skills

RHEL 9 AdministrationAWS EC2AWS VPCAWS IAMAWS S3AWS EBSAWS CloudFormationBash ScriptingPython ProgrammingDocker

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTechnical DocumentationCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWS CloudWatchAWS CloudTrailAWS ConfigAmazon EKSAmazon ECSCI/CD Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CECISSPAWS Solutions Architect - AssociateRHCEDoD 8140 Qualification

Industry Keywords

Zero-Trust PrinciplesLeast-Privilege IAM PoliciesDISA STIGsRMF ControlsAudit/Compliance Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDNSDockerEC2LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer enterprise Linux systems using RHEL 9, including user access, OS patching, package repositories, storage, networking, services, and kernel/system performance tuning
Configure, maintain, and support AWS resources across EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, EBS/EFS, ELB, Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Config, RDS, ACM, and Systems Manager
Eliminate manual operations and standardize deployments using Bash, Python, and configuration management tools
Configure and troubleshoot AWS networking components, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, DNS, transit gateways, load balancers, and private endpoints
Implement zero-trust and least-privilege principles, manage IAM roles and policies, enforce MFA, manage encryption and keys, perform security hardening, and support audit/compliance readiness
Monitor system availability, performance metrics, and logs; configure alerting and telemetry dashboards; participate in incident triage and resolution
Support containerized workloads on Amazon EKS or ECS and build or maintain CI/CD pipelines
Oversee cloud capacity planning, cost optimization, tagging frameworks, lifecycle policies, and disaster recovery/backup procedures
Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and baseline configurations
Support technology-driven programs or projects serving US Coast Guard and DoD customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship
Active Secret clearance or eligibility
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise architectures in AWS
In-depth enterprise Linux administration experience, specifically RHEL 9
Strong operational expertise across EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, EBS, EFS, ELB/ALB, Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, RDS, ACM, and Systems Manager
Experience implementing least-privilege IAM policies, MFA, Security Groups, Network ACLs, KMS, and secrets management
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network routing, DNS, subnet, load balancer, and private connectivity issues
Ability to troubleshoot CPU, memory, disk I/O, process, logging, permissions, services, and application connectivity issues
Experience with Docker and Amazon EKS or ECS
Experience implementing backup strategies, RTO/RPO, patch cycles, vulnerability remediation, and business continuity plans
Experience with FinOps, resource tagging, lifecycle policies, and infrastructure rightsizing
Experience with DISA STIGs, ACAS/SCAP remediation, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring
Strong communication, technical documentation, collaboration, and leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary Agile environment
10+ years of hands-on infrastructure, systems, or virtual datacenter engineering experience, or a bachelor's degree in a technical field plus 6+ years
DoD 8140 qualification; Security+ CE required, CISSP preferred, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Professional-level relevant certification such as AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or RHCE, or demonstrated equivalent experience
Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government preferred
Travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continued education and process improvement opportunities
Mentoring and educational paths for personal and professional growth
Generous benefits package
Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community
Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations