Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator #1054Clearance: 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.
