Linux Web Server Administrator

DecisionPoint | Cortek • ,

6d • Remote

About The Position

DecisionPoint is seeking an experienced Linux/Web Server Administrator to manage and support Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, NGINX, and RHEL environments. The role involves web server configuration, reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, load balancing, Linux administration, and application troubleshooting. The administrator will maintain production systems, resolve complex performance and connectivity issues, and support security hardening and vulnerability remediation. Experience with DISA STIGs, DoD RMF requirements, and Bash scripting is highly valued. The positions are fully remote, and the role includes participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Must hold an active Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, DevOps Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of Linux, web server, or application server administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, and NGINX.
• Strong knowledge of reverse proxying, SSL/TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and web server configuration.
• Experience troubleshooting Tomcat/JVM, Apache, NGINX, Linux, and network connectivity issues.
• Strong RHEL/Linux command-line and system administration skills.
• Experience with DISA STIG, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bash scripting and automation.
• Experience with DoD RMF requirements.

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 and DoD RMF security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support production environments and participate in an on-call rotation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior