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Annapolis, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$80,000 - $120,000

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a RHEL/Linux System Administrator to support a company supporting federal defense programs. This position is fully onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a contract opportunity supporting mission-critical systems that require high availability and security compliance. The Linux System Administrator will support and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments in a secure enterprise setting.

We welcome anyone with RHEL/Linux adjacent experience to apply!

Responsibilities for the Linux System Administrator include:

• Administer and maintain RHEL 7/8/9 servers, including patching and upgrades.

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot Linux infrastructure issues.

• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.

• Conduct vulnerability remediation and apply DISA STIG requirements.

• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible, Bash, and Python.

• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications for the Linux System Administrator include:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

• 7+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.

• Strong experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or WebInspect.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Bash, Python, or other automation tools.

Compensation for the Linux System Administrator includes:

Salary Range: $80-120k based on experience

• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset

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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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IT - Hardware
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