Linux Systems Administrator

Title:
• Senior Redhat Linux System Administrator

Location:
• Pentagon, D.C. (ON-SITE)

Clearance Required:
• TS/SCI

Certification Required:
• Security+ (or IAT II equivalent)

Job Description:
The Senior Linux Systems Administrator provides Tier II/III administration and operational support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and UNIX server environments. Based primarily at the Pentagon, this position supports mission environments across production, test, and development systems. Responsibilities include server administration, troubleshooting, patching, performance monitoring, security compliance, backup and recovery coordination, configuration management, and technical documentation.

Duties:
• Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux and UNIX servers across production, test, and development environments.
• Perform account administration, operating system maintenance, resource monitoring, log analysis, performance tuning, storage support, and system troubleshooting.
• Engineer, configure, and sustain Linux server hardware, operating systems, and supporting software for mission-critical environments.
• Test and deploy operating system, COTS, GOTS, security, and IAVA-related patches through approved change-control processes.
• Apply DISA STIGs and support vulnerability identification, remediation, and security compliance activities.
• Support backup and recovery coordination, disaster recovery, and continuity-of-operations requirements.
• Monitor system health, availability, performance, capacity, and operational trends.
• Test hardware upgrades, software upgrades, patches, IAVAs, and configuration changes in non-production environments before implementation.
• Perform approved maintenance, repairs, and upgrades during scheduled non-business hours.
• Document, track, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents through the assigned ticketing system.
• Support ITIL-aligned incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes.
• Develop and maintain configurations, SOPs, implementation procedures, maintenance records, test plans, test reports, operational logs, and runbooks.
• Coordinate with government leads, system administrators, database administrators, application teams, cybersecurity personnel, and external support organizations.
• Recommend improvements to system administration and IT operations based on industry and ITIL best practices.

Other requirements:
• The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, eligibility for SIPRNet access, participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation, and the ability to support continuity-of-operations requirements when designated.
• At least 10 years of relevant IT experience providing technical support and solutions for complex systems and operational environments.
• Advanced experience administering UNIX/Linux servers, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Expertise in systems administration, systems architecture, systems integration, network systems management, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and develop solutions to complex IT problems.
• Ability to support 12x5 operations and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Ability to respond within two hours of notification when on call.
• Ability to relocate to other site within 12 hours for COOP exercises or real-world contingencies when designated as an Emergency Relocation Group member.
• Ability to perform planned maintenance, repairs, and upgrades outside normal business hours when required.





• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required


o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
 Medical, dental & vision
 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
 Short and long-term disability
 Health Spending Account (HSA)
 Transportation benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)