RHEL Systems Administrator

Salary Range

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing IT team.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of RHEL servers and workstations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, hardware failures, and software conflicts.
• Implementing and managing system security measures and access controls.
• Performing regular system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Automating system administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).
• Providing technical support to end-users.
• Staying current with the latest RHEL updates, security patches, and best practices.
• Assisting with the implementation of new technologies and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborating with IT Management, other IT teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth system operations.
• Performing periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
• Participate in research and development to continuously improve the organizations environment and processes.

Requirements

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 4 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in an IT field with 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree in an IT field with 6 years’ experience.
• Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
• Strong knowledge of RHEL administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and other scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning tools.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Security+ to comply with DoD 8140.
• Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed.
• Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 4 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in an IT field with 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree in an IT field with 6 years’ experience.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of RHEL administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and other scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning tools.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Security+ to comply with DoD 8140.
• Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed.
• Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.

Benefits

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Pay

$70,310 - $90,000

Schedule

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