Maximus

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator

Maximus$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Linux/Red Hat system administration required
  • Active Secret clearance necessary
  • U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship required
  • Proximity to Colorado Springs job location needed
  • Participation in on-call schedule for emergency situations required

Responsibilities

  • Manage the installation and configuration of RHEL-based servers
  • Perform ongoing system administration for RHEL 7.x/8.x environments
  • Monitor and enhance system performance for efficiency
  • Execute backup and recovery operations to ensure data integrity
  • Assess hardware/software solutions for the RHEL environment
  • Document system configurations and troubleshooting processes
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement security measures

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Opportunity for short- and long-term incentives and awards
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking an accomplished Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations. As a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Admin, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the RHEL infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the RHEL environment.

This position is an onsite role, 5 days a week and requires a secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS135, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage and support RHEL-based server infrastructure, encompassing installation, configuration, and patch management.

- Perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x, including setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
- Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Execute system backup and recovery operations to ensure data protection and high availability.
- Assess and recommend hardware and software solutions to address business needs and improve the RHEL server environment.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like Tenable, HP WebInspect, and similar platforms.
- Investigate security incidents, assess risks, and design mitigation strategies, implementing proactive and reactive measures to enhance security.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret clearance is required.
- Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to job location in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
- 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.

- Additional tasks to be assigned as needed.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are preferred.

- Hands-on experience with OpenShift.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS135, T3, Band 6

Minimum Salary

$

80,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

120,000.00

About Maximus

MAXIMUS, Inc. is an American, outsourcing company that provides business process services to government health and human services agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. MAXIMUS focuses on administering government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), health care reform, welfare-to-work, Medicare, child support enforcement, and other government programs. The company is based in Reston, Virginia, has 13,000 employees and a reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020.
Learn more about Maximus
Size
35,800 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219.8 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+13.6%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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