Job Description

Project Overview

Our company seeks one Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator consultant for a client engagement to manage and optimize enterprise Linux environments. The administrator will maintain system stability, security, and performance while supporting business-critical applications.

Position Details

Position Type : Full Time

Contract Duration : 5 year term from 7/12/25-6/3/30, or a period of 5 years after award

Work Type : Hybrid – 2 days remote / 3 days onsite in Annapolis, MD (candidate must be able to report onsite within 24-hours of notification)

Work Hours : 8:00am – 4:30pm EDT (M-Fri)

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Certification Requirements

• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Must possess valid Red Hat certification with certification ID
• Current or expired certifications accepted if ID remains valid

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Minimum ten years managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
• Minimum ten years administering Unix AIX on IBM pSeries platforms
• Minimum fifteen years in Information Technology roles

Key Responsibilities

System Administration

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization strategies
• Administer user accounts, groups, and security permissions
• Configure file systems using Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
• Develop backup and recovery strategies

Security Management

• Deploy security patches through Red Hat Satellite
• Implement DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides
• Configure firewall rules and SELinux policies
• Execute vulnerability assessments and remediation
• Enforce system hardening protocols

Automation and Scripting

• Create Bash and Python scripts for system automation
• Build Ansible playbooks for configuration management
• Automate maintenance tasks and application deployments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code methodologies

Network and Storage Management

• Configure Network File System, Samba, and file sharing protocols
• Manage Storage Area Network and Network Attached Storage systems
• Resolve network connectivity and DNS issues
• Deploy and maintain Virtual Private Network solutions

Application Support

• Deploy web servers including Apache and Nginx
• Support database installations and configurations
• Manage enterprise application deployments
• Collaborate with development teams for optimization

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Deploy monitoring solutions using Nagios, Zabbix, or Grafana
• Analyze system logs and performance data
• Respond to system alerts and service incidents
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures

Documentation and Compliance

• Create comprehensive system documentation
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies and federal standards
• Produce system performance and security reports

Technical Environment

Operating Systems

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7, 8, and 9
• CentOS and related Red Hat distributions
• Unix AIX on IBM pSeries hardware

Tools and Technologies

• Red Hat Satellite for patch management
• Ansible for automation and configuration management
• VMware vSphere for virtualization management
• Git for version control
• Jenkins for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

Required Skills

• Expert Linux command line proficiency
• Shell scripting and automation capabilities
• Network troubleshooting and configuration
• Storage management and file system administration
• Security implementation and compliance
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Incident response and problem resolution

Work Environment

This position demands expertise in Linux administration, automation, troubleshooting, and security implementation. The administrator will support mission-critical operations and must maintain high system availability and security standards.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver seamless system operations and project success. The administrator must demonstrate strong analytical skills and independent work capability while maintaining clear communication with management and team members.

Note : This position is with our company as the contracting entity. Candidates will be employed by our organization to provide services under the master contract agreement.

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