BackLinux System Adminstrator
@ CGI
Position Description:
- We are currently seeking candidates to join our successful Federal organization as a Linux System Administrator for an enterprise cybersecurity opportunity supporting our DHS CDM DEFEND program.
- The position involves designing and executing cloud architecture blueprints and bringing them to reality.
- Candidates will design and configure build plans, code pipelines and create automated solutions that can be frame worked and re-used within the program as needed.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
- AWS Administration: 3 to 4 years of experience with AWS services, including API Gateway, S3, ECS, EKS, Fargate, EC2, Lambda, WAF, and CloudTrail.
- Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting and using automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Experience working with automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Strong ability to troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Security and Compliance: Familiarity with STIGs and the ability to apply STIGs to cloud images.
- Directory Services: Experience with Active Directory and LDAP.
- Cryptography: Knowledge of PKI Infrastructure and cryptographic certificates.
- Patch Management: Experience with patch management systems, including WSUS.
- Service Configuration: Three or more years of experience configuring and maintaining services such as SFTP, SMTP, and NTP.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance
- 5-7 years of experience Unix system administration
- Proficiency in Linux systems troubleshooting.
- Experience in patch management.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are a plus.
- Security best practices (IAM hardening, encryption, patching, vulnerability management).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment.
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
- AWS Administration
- Scripting and automation
How to Apply:
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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: January 06, 2026
Application Deadline: February 06, 2026
Job Type: Full-time