RHEL Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Dev Technology

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible).
  • Experience with federal government contracts, preferably under Homeland Security.
  • 7+ years of experience as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems required.
  • Availability for rotational on-call schedule for emergencies.
  • Residence within commuting distance for onsite work required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support RHEL-based server infrastructure, including installation and configuration.
  • Perform system administration tasks for RHEL 7.x/8.x, including ongoing maintenance.
  • Monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks to enhance efficiency.
  • Execute backup and recovery operations to ensure data protection.
  • Assess and recommend hardware and software solutions to improve the RHEL environment.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for configurations and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement security measures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement plan options available.
  • Support for professional development and certifications.
Full Job Description
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator #1054

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. DHS Secret Clearance required. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered per government requirements.

Location: Full-time onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD

Dev Technology is seeking a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator to provide expertise in managing and optimizing assets for our federal client's critical operations

What You'll Be Doing:
    • 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

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible due to federal contract requirements).
  • Experience with federal government contracts, with a preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
  • 7+ years of experience working as a system admin on Linux or Red Hat systems is required; related experience is acceptable.
  • Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
  • Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on-call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
  • Team player and fast learner with the ability to work proactively and independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to support geographically diverse mission-critical operations.


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